Peanut

At a glance

1,704 dogs named Peanut appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (39% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Peanut?

#77dog name of 19,856
1 in 506dogs
1,704dogs in the records
#91cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 37%Boys 57%Not recorded 6%

39% girls · 61% boys among 1,602 dogs with a recorded sex

Peanut over the years

Steady
013262013: 22.6, 2014: 19.8, 2015: 16.5, 2016: 20.5, 2017: 12.0, 2018: 21.1, 2019: 17.4, 2020: 16.8, 2021: 22.1, 2022: 13.6, 2023: 13.6, 2024: 15.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Peanut per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Peanut

PinotPennyPeonyPennePenniePenguinPeanutsPenni

Questions

Is Peanut a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (39% female).

How popular is Peanut for dogs?

Peanut is the #77 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,704 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Peanut?

Peanut is said in 2 syllables: Pea·nut. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Peanut?

Pinot, Penny and Peony sound similar.

What breeds are often named Peanut?

Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers and Dachshunds are the breeds most often called Peanut.

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