Objective To investigate the graphic naming development ability of children aged 3 to 6 years in Shanghai,so as to know about the general rules of graphic naming ability. Methods According to the principle of stratified cluster sampling,781 children aged 3~6 years in Shanghai were tested with the graphic naming test module of Dr.Brain-1 in March 2018.And the difference among children in different age and gender groups was compared using multivariate analysis of variance. Results 1) There was very significant difference on the scores of flat graphics and three-dimensional graphics in children at different age groups (P<0.01),but the difference was not significant between boys and girls (P>0.05),and there was no interaction effect between age and gender (P>0.05).2) Children scored higher in naming flat graphics than three-dimensional graphics.3) In terms of naming order of flat graphics,children first learned round,five-pointed star and heart shape,and finally learned parallelogram and regular hexagon.4) In terms of naming order of three-dimensional graphics,children first learned spheres,cubes and cuboids,and finally learned cylinders and cones. Conclusion There is a difference on the development of the graphic naming ability of children aged 3 to 6 years between children at different age stage groups,and there is a specific acquisition order,which can provide reference for normal children′s graphic learning and early screening and intervention of children with graphic cognitive impairment,thereby promoting the comprehensive and balanced development of children′s cognitive abilities.