Checkers

Checkers has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Checkers isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Checkers is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Checkers was, in the past month, the 1793rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Checkers is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Checkers was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Checkers's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Checkers is most adored in Alabama, Maryland and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Nevada and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Checkers.

Most popular breeds named Checkers:

1. Dalmatian
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Chihuahua
5. German Shepherd

Checkers is found in these categories:

famous

Nixon's cocker spaniel popularized this moniker in his 1952 speech.

spotted

The game board's pattern mirrors their fun, patchy fur!