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Tanooki

Tanooki ranks #3,250 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 2 places, 5 dogs carry the name.
Tanooki's popularity trend

Tanooki's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.001%0.002%0.003%20182020202220242025
Dogs in our data
5
across 2 places
Popularity rank
#3,250
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+10,731
2020 → 2025
Gender split
79% boys
21% girls79% boys
What does Tanooki mean?

Tanooki is a word name — a Japanese term related to 'tanuki,' the raccoon dog, popularized as a costume power-up in Super Mario games. The Tanooki Suit first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988).

Where Tanooki shows up

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

Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

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