Zen

At a glance

Zen is the #1941 dog name in our records. About 1 in 15,526 dogs is called Zen, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Zen?

#1,941dog name of 19,856
1 in 15,526dogs
60dogs in the records
#2,088cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 47%Boys 48%Not recorded 5%

49% girls · 51% boys among 57 dogs with a recorded sex

Zen over the years

Falling
024.12013: 0.0, 2014: 0.8, 2015: 3.5, 2016: 0.3, 2017: 1.4, 2018: 0.4, 2019: 1.0, 2020: 1.3, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 1.7, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Zen per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Zen

ZionSeanSunShawnShaunSwanSinCyan

Questions

Is Zen a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (49% female).

How popular is Zen for dogs?

Zen is the #1,941 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 60 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Zen?

Zen is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Zen?

Zion, Sean and Sun sound similar.

What breeds are often named Zen?

Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas and Miniature Australian Shepherds are the breeds most often called Zen.

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