The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) is concerned that these negative perceptions could lead to some boys having to wait longer for adoption.
The ICM poll of 1,045 adults showed that 49 per cent of all people questioned thought there was a general perception that boys were more trouble and harder to parent than girls.
Additionally, around one in five women said they would prefer a girl if they were to consider adoption.
It also showed young people are more likely to feel there is a negative attitude towards boys, 69 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds agreed that other people thought boys were more trouble.
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