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Ziggy

Ziggy ranks #34 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 17 places, 975 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #36 among boy cat names.
Ziggy's popularity trend

Ziggy's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2021.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
975
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#34
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−10
2020 → 2025
Gender split
87% boys
13% girls87% boys
What does Ziggy mean?
2 syllables

Ziggy comes from "zigzaggy," describing quick, sharp turns and unpredictable movement. The name is also widely associated with David Bowie's alter ego Ziggy Stardust, and it's used informally as a nickname for names like Sigmund.

Ziggy has a bouncy, offbeat energy, a great fit for a pet who dashes around in unpredictable bursts. It suits a companion with a quirky, spirited personality that keeps everyone on their toes.

Where Ziggy shows up

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

TorontoCanada0.4%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.3%
DarwinAustralia0.3%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.3%
ProspectAustralia0.2%
BurnsideAustralia0.2%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.2%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.2%
New York CityUnited States of America0.2%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Ziggy

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