Chicken

At a glance

Chicken is the #1926 dog name in our records. About 1 in 14,868 dogs is called Chicken, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Chicken?

#1,926dog name of 19,856
1 in 14,868dogs
71dogs in the records
#514cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 38%Boys 56%Not recorded 6%

40% girls · 60% boys among 67 dogs with a recorded sex

Chicken over the years

Rising
01.42.82013: 0.0, 2014: 0.8, 2015: 0.7, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 1.6, 2019: 0.6, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 2.4, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 2.4, 2024: 1.82013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Chicken

Questions

Is Chicken a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (40% female).

How popular is Chicken for dogs?

Chicken is the #1,926 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 71 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Chicken?

Chicken is said in 2 syllables: Chick·en. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Chicken?

Chichi, Chiquita and Chacha sound similar.

What breeds are often named Chicken?

Bull Terriers, Chihuahuas and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Chicken.

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