Pirate

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

Pirate was, in the past month, the 1179th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Pirate is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Pirate was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Pirate is most adored in Idaho, Kentucky and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Oklahoma and Virginia.

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

Most popular breeds named Pirate:

1. American Pitbull Terrier
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. Boxer
5. Jack Russell Terrier

Pirate is found in these categories:

independent

Pirates are known for their adventurous, free-spirited, and rebellious nature.