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Mickey

Mickey ranks #68 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 604 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #42 among boy cat names.
Mickey's popularity trend

Mickey's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
604
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#68
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−44
2020 → 2025
Gender split
91% boys
9% girls91% boys
What does Mickey mean?
/ˈmɪki/2 syllables

Mickey is a nickname derived from Mick, itself a diminutive of the given name Michael. The name is also widely recognized from Mickey Mouse, one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world.

Mickey has a spunky, cheerful energy, a great fit for a small, spirited pet with a big personality. It's the kind of name that suits a companion who's always ready to clown around.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Mickey shows up

Mickey's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.2%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Mickey

MichaelMickyMickMicoMiccoMicroMichaelangeloSmokeyMikeySpikeySparkeyJakey

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