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Boy name

Buoy

Buoy ranks #1,782 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 5 places, 13 dogs carry the name.
Buoy's popularity trend

Buoy's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2022.

0.003%0.005%0.008%0.01%2012201620182020202220242025
Dogs in our data
13
across 5 places
Popularity rank
#1,782
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+48
2020 → 2025
Gender split
78% boys
22% girls78% boys
What does Buoy mean?
/ˈbu.i/

Buoy is also an everyday word (noun): “A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for…”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Buoy shows up

Buoy's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%