Sunshine

Sunshine 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. Sunshine 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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Naming your dog Sunshine is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Sunshine was, in the past month, the 655th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Sunshine 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, Sunshine was viewed 40 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Sunshine is most adored in Texas, Colorado and Washington.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Sunshine:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Golden Retriever
4. German Shepherd
5. Chow Chow

Sunshine is found in these categories:

cute

Radiates positivity and warmth, reminiscent of cheerful, adorable cartoon characters.

celestial

Radiates warmth and light, akin to heavenly bodies in our cosmos.

nature

Sunshine embodies outdoor elements and radiates warmth, reflecting a dog's cheerful and energetic personality.