The Most Popular Dog Names in the United States
According to the 2025 American Pet Products Association’s National Pet Owners Survey, 68 million U.S. households own a dog. The top three most popular dog names nationwide are Luna, Bella, and Charlie. Luna and Bella have swapped positions from 2023, with Charlie moving up from fifth place. Max and Daisy round out the top five, though they’ve dropped from third and fourth to fourth and fifth, respectively.
Top 10 Dog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Charlie
- Max
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Coco
- Milo
- Cooper
- Teddy
The popularity of these names can be attributed to various cultural influences. Luna and Bella are popular due to their connection to “Harry Potter” and their meanings in Spanish and Italian. Charlie, Max, and Daisy remain popular due to their appearances in classic and modern media.
State-by-State Popularity
Luna is the most popular name in 13 states, including California, Colorado, and New York. Only six states have a most popular name that doesn’t make the nationwide top 10. Neighboring states often show similar tastes in dog names, with Connecticut and Massachusetts sharing the same top three names: Luna, Bella, and Daisy.
Examples of State-Specific Top Three Names
- Alabama: Bella, Luna, Coco/Max (tie)
- Alaska: Spot, Willow, Charlie/Jax/Luna (tie)
- California: Luna, Bella, Coco
Study Highlights
The study analyzed approximately 80,000 data points from a third-party pet insurance industry partner. Some interesting findings include:
- 66 of the top 100 names don’t appear in the top three lists for any state.
- Food names like Pepper, Oreo, and Honey remain popular nationwide.
- Flower names like Daisy and Lily are also popular, with Daisy appearing in the top three in 10 states.
The data was analyzed by ranking dog names registered from January 2020 to February 2025. Spelling variations were counted separately, which means names like Zoey and Zoe were considered different names.
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