Goofy

Goofy 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. Goofy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Goofy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Goofy was, in the past month, the 1263rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Goofy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less 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, Goofy was viewed 60 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Goofy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Goofy is most adored in Utah, Oregon and Maine.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Virginia and Wisconsin.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Goofy.

Most popular breeds named Goofy:

1. Chihuahua
2. German Shepherd
3. Poodle
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Labrador Retriever

• A dog named Goofy played a role in the movie Mickey Mouse universe.

Goofy is found in these categories:

disney

Animated by Walt's team, this anthropomorphic canine charmed global audiences.

playful

The association with the beloved, clumsy Disney character adds a playful, lighthearted connotation.

clumsy

He's a lovable klutz, always tripping over his own paws!