Your pup’s name could be one of the most popular in the nation! 🐾❤️ Check out the latest trends and see where your furry friend stands! 📊🐕
Dogs hold a special place in the hearts and homes of millions of Americans. Of the estimated 86.9 million U.S. households with pets, a whopping 65.1 million have a furry canine companion. 🐾
And what’s one of the first ways we show that love? By picking the perfect name for our pups of course!
The folks from U.S. News & World Report dug into a massive database of dog names from across the country and it turns out that dog naming is as diverse as the cities themselves! While some cities stick to popular trends, others go their own way with unique names. Curious to see if your pup’s name made the grade? Check out the list to find out! 🐶💖
The Top 50 Dog Names in the USA
- Bella
- Luna
- Max
- Daisy
- Charlie
- Coco
- Buddy
- Lucy
- Milo
- Bailey
- Cooper
- Molly
- Lola
- Sadie
- Rocky
- Teddy
- Bear
- Chloe
- Maggie
- Zoey
- Sophie
- Lily
- Toby
- Bentley
- Stella
- Harley
- Nala
- Oliver
- Rosie
- Willow
- Gracie
- Mia
- Duke
- Tucker
- Ruby
- Penny
- Bruno
- Loki
- Jack
- Zeus
- Leo
- Jax
- Winston
- Oreo
- Roxy
- Piper
- Ollie
- Blue
- Riley
- Ellie
Spotting the Trends
The analysis team dug into the 25 most populous US cities to find the top 3 dogs names for each one. Here are some of the highlights:
- Luna, Daisy, and Charlie are crowd favorites! These names showed up in nine cities:
- Luna: The second most popular dog name in the U.S. is a top choice in Houston, Las Vegas, San Diego, El Paso, Seattle, and San Jose.
- Daisy: Ranking fourth overall, you’ll find Daisy on the lists for Nashville, San Antonio, and San Diego.
- Charlie: The fifth most popular name in the U.S. is loved in San Diego and San Francisco.
- San Diego loves Daisy, Luna, and Charlie – all top five names nationally.
- Bella, the number one dog name in the U.S., tops the chart only in Jacksonville but is also the second most popular in El Paso.
While many cities follow national trends, some metro areas go their own way with unique names:
- Boston: Musubi and Toula
- Indianapolis: Miu and Zuko
- San Antonio: Suki
- Seattle: Huddie
Food-Inspired Names
Some cities show their love for food with names like:
- Dallas: Cheddar and Figgy
- Denver: Mochi and Miso
- Indianapolis: Cinnamon
Pop Culture Influences
Pop culture plays a role in some names:
- Columbus: Kobe (possibly inspired by Kobe Bryant)
- Indianapolis: Zuko (a nod to “Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
Short and Sweet Names
One or two-syllable names are popular too:
- Austin and Seattle: Bo
- Philadelphia: Jack
- Phoenix: Gus
- Chicago: Yuma
- Dallas: Josie
- Los Angeles: Koda
Human Names
A lot of popular dog names double up as people names:
- New York: Lucy, Bailey, Penny
- Washington, D.C.: Greta
- Houston: Leo
- Charlotte: Hendrix, Jade
- Nashville: Finn
What do you think? Did your dog’s name make the list? 🐕💜
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