Snowball

Snowball has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Snowball 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Snowball was, in the past month, the 1999th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Snowball 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, Snowball was viewed 66 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Snowball is most adored in South Dakota, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Snowball:

1. Maltese
2. Poodle
3. American Eskimo
4. Chihuahua
5. Pomeranian

Snowball is found in these categories:

winter

Snowballs are often made during cold, icy seasons, linking the name to chillier times of year.

dessert

Resembles a sweet, round, white confection often covered in coconut flakes.

cute

Evokes fluffy, playful imagery, akin to a winter's first, pristine snowfall.

fluffy

White, round, and soft, just like a freshly fallen winter surprise!