Popular Dog Names 2025
Popular dog names follow many of the trends set by popular baby names, sharing several names at the top of both lists, such as Luna and Charlie. In fact, every single name among the Top 10 Names for Dogs is also a people name, including Bear given that animal names are now being used for babies.
Along with Luna, popular female dog names that are also common for babies include Bella, Daisy, Lucy, and Lily. Along with Charlie, popular male dog names and human names include Max, Cooper, Milo, and Buddy.
Common dog names that you won't find on the list of most popular baby names include Chewy, Moose, and Bandit, as well as terms of endearment including Honey and Lady.
While there’s no authoritative national count of popular dog names, statistics from several reliable sources were combined to calculate these names most popular for thousands of dogs in the US.
You can also check out our list of Unique Dog Names or our amazing Dog Name Generator!
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