Smokey

Smokey 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. Smokey 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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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Smokey was, in the past month, the 1641st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Smokey 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, Smokey was viewed 101 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Smokey is most adored in Colorado, Michigan and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Delaware and New Mexico.

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

Most popular breeds named Smokey:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. American Pitbull Terrier
4. Chow Chow
5. Chihuahua

Smokey is found in these categories:

fall

Associations with bonfires and the changing colors of leaves evoke autumnal imagery.

black

Smokey hues remind us of charcoal, perfect for a dark-furred pooch!

gothic

Dark undertones and associations with mystery and the supernatural make this name reminiscent of the macabre genre.