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Smokey

Smokey ranks #103 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 374 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #10 for cats.
Smokey's popularity trend

Smokey's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.1%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
374
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#103
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+1
2020 → 2025
Gender split
89% boys
11% girls89% boys
What does Smokey mean?
2 syllables

Smokey is simply "smoky" dressed up with a friendly nickname spelling, evoking a soft gray-blue color and the hazy drift of smoke. In American slang it also became CB radio shorthand for a state trooper, a nod to the wide-brimmed hats worn by highway patrol officers.

Smokey is a natural fit for a pet with a soft gray or silvery coat, though it also works as a moody, atmospheric name for any companion with a cool, easygoing vibe.

Where Smokey shows up

Smokey'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 America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Smokey

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