Baby
Meaning
Infant
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈbeɪbi/
Traits associated with the name Baby:
Dogs named Baby tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Baby?
It suggests that you are a loving and caring person who is likely to be very attached to your pet. It also suggests that you may be a bit sentimental and enjoy giving your pet a unique and special name.
Is Baby a good dog name?
Baby has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Baby is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!
Popularity: Overall
Baby is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Baby outranks the great majority of names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Baby was, in the past month, the 894th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Baby is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Baby was viewed 62 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Baby's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Baby is most adored in West Virginia, Nebraska and Vermont.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Wyoming and South Carolina.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Baby.
Most popular breeds named Baby:
- Chihuahua
- German Shepherd
- American Pitbull Terrier
- Poodle
- Pomeranian
Famous dogs named Baby:
A jack russell terrier named Baby played a role in the movie Clean Slate.
Baby is found in these categories:
big
They're gentle giants with hearts full of puppy love!
famous
Popularized by Dirty Dancing's iconic line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
cute
Evokes tender feelings associated with young, adorable beings.
fluffy
They're cuddly, small, and demand lots of love, just like infants.
small
They're tiny, cute, and need lots of love and care!
spring
New life and beginnings are associated with this season, much like a newborn pup.
movie
Popularized by Dirty Dancing's iconic line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
Dog names like Baby:
December 06, 2023 ◆ Translated
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