Nugget

At a glance

520 dogs named Nugget appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (37% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Nugget?

#230dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,452dogs
520dogs in the records
#438cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 33%Boys 57%Not recorded 10%

37% girls · 63% boys among 467 dogs with a recorded sex

Nugget over the years

Rising
06122013: 4.7, 2014: 5.1, 2015: 3.7, 2016: 7.4, 2017: 9.1, 2018: 7.5, 2019: 9.3, 2020: 5.8, 2021: 5.0, 2022: 9.2, 2023: 9.9, 2024: 10.42013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Nugget

NougatNuggettNuggets

Questions

Is Nugget a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (37% female).

How popular is Nugget for dogs?

Nugget is the #230 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 520 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Nugget?

Nugget is said in 2 syllables: Nug·get. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Nugget?

Nougat, Nuggett and Nuggets sound similar.

What breeds are often named Nugget?

Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus and Poodles are the breeds most often called Nugget.

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