Pikachu

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At a glance

Pikachu ranks #2357 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (37% female). It is most popular with Poodles.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Pikachu?

#2,357dog name of 19,856
1 in 20,433dogs
50dogs in the records
#3,436cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 36%Boys 62%Not recorded 2%

37% girls · 63% boys among 49 dogs with a recorded sex

Pikachu over the years

Steady
01.22.32013: 0.3, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 1.0, 2016: 0.0, 2017: 0.4, 2018: 0.3, 2019: 0.3, 2020: 1.2, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 2.0, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Pikachu

PacocaPuchikaPachecoPachucoPickachuPachichaPicklesPickle

Questions

Is Pikachu a girl or boy dog name?

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

How popular is Pikachu for dogs?

Pikachu is the #2,357 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 50 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Pikachu?

Pikachu is said in 3 syllables: Pi·ka·chu. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Pikachu?

Pacoca, Puchika and Pacheco sound similar.

What breeds are often named Pikachu?

Poodles, Chihuahuas and Havanese are the breeds most often called Pikachu.

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