Here are the Top 20 Most Popular Dog Names of 2024, based on two trusted sources: the American Kennel Club (AKC) for registered dogs, and Rover.com’s analysis of millions of pet names to capture broader trends.
???? AKC: Top Dog Names by Gender (Official Registration Data)
Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Willow
- Stella
- Maggie
- Sadie
- Lola
- Rosie
Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Milo
- Max
- Teddy
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Bear
- Toby
- Finn
- Tucker
- Ollie
???? Rover.com: Top Trending Dog Names (Nationwide User Submissions)
Rover’s ranking reflects overall popularity among names submitted in 2024:
Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Charlie
- Max
- Milo
- Cooper
- Buddy
- Teddy
- Rocky
- Bear
- Leo
- Duke
Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Lily
- Lola
- Zoe
- Sadie
- Coco
- Bailey
⭐ Combined Top 20 Most Popular Dog Names of 2024
Here’s a combined list based on overlapping names from AKC and Rover:
- Luna (F)
- Bella (F)
- Daisy (F)
- Lucy (F)
- Milo (M)
- Max (M)
- Charlie (M)
- Cooper (M)
- Zoe / Lola / Ollie (tie in rankings)
- Teddy (M)
- Willow (F)
- Sadie (F)
- Rosie / Maggie / Lily / Coco / Bailey (all frequently in top lists)
- Bear (M)
- Finn (M)
- Toby (M)
- Tucker (M)
- Duke (M)
- Rocky (M)
- Bailey / Coco (F)
???? Naming Trends to Know
- Luna continues as the #1 choice for female dogs, across both AKC and Rover sources.
- For male dogs, Milo topped AKC while Charlie was Rover’s most common name.
- Celebrity and cultural trends are influencing names—“Bluey” surged, along with names inspired by shows, food, and sports icons.