Pete

Pete is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Pete 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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Pete is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Pete was, in the past month, the 3013th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Pete 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, Pete was viewed 80 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Pete is most adored in Mississippi, Iowa and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Dakota, Minnesota and Indiana.

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

Most popular breeds named Pete:

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

• A labrador retriever named Pete played a role in the movie The Silent Call.

Pete is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popularized in vintage comics like "Our Gang", it's nostalgically charming.

spanish

Derived from Pedro, a common name in Spanish-speaking countries.