Old Yeller

Old Yeller has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Old Yeller 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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Old Yeller is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Old Yeller was, in the past month, the 6471st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Old Yeller 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, Old Yeller was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Old Yeller is most adored in Ohio, Georgia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Wyoming and Arizona.

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

Most popular breeds named Old Yeller:

1. Pomeranian
2. Catahoula Leopard Dog
3. Labrador Retriever

• A black mouth cur named Old Yeller played a role in the movie Old Yeller.

Old Yeller is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes nostalgia and affection, referencing a beloved, heartwarming Disney classic.