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Pikachu

Pikachu ranks #2,258 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 5 places, 31 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #591 among boy cat names.
Pikachu's popularity trend

Pikachu's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.002%0.004%2007201020132018202120242025
Dogs in our data
31
across 5 places
Popularity rank
#2,258
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
+954
2020 → 2025
Gender split
55% girls
55% girls45% boys
What does Pikachu mean?

Pets named Pikachu are usually named after the electric mouse Pokémon mascot. Pikachu is the franchise's most recognizable character.

Where Pikachu shows up

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

BurnsideAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Pikachu

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