The data is in: We searched our database of over one million pets worldwide to bring you the most common dog names in the US – and beyond!
Explore what Americans and pet parents around the world love to call their canine friends – from Brazil to Germany, Finland to Mexico.
Discover if your dog’s name is on one of these popular dog name lists! Or get some good ideas for your next furry friend’s name.
After analyzing thousands of dog names from around the world, one thing is clear: when it comes to dog names, pet parents around the world have more in common than they think. The most common dog names are popular not only in the States, but in countless countries around the globe. Some names are just universally cute, we guess!
Here’s just a few of our findings:
- Dogs everywhere are most likely to be given human names like Bob, Molly, and Charlie.
- Favorite foods and drinks, celebrities, music and pop culture are also big influences when it comes to how people name their furry friends.
Read on to learn all about dog names worldwide!
Table of contents
- Popular Dog Names in the USA
- #1 Dog Name in the USA
- Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Top 100 Dog Names in the USA
- Top Dog Names by Breed
- Popular Dog Names Worldwide
- #1 Dog Name Worldwide
- Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Top 10 Female Dog Names
- 100 Top Dog Names Worldwide
- Food-Inspired Dog Names from Around the World
- 15 Cutest Dog Names from Around the World
- Top Dog Names by Country
- 100 Common Dog Names in Australia
- 100 Common Dog Names in Austria
- 100 Common Dog Names in Belgium
- 100 Common Dog Names in Brazil
- 100 Common Dog Names in Canada
- 100 Common Dog Names in Czech Republic
- 100 Common Dog Names in Denmark
- 100 Common Dog Names in Finland
- 100 Common Dog Names in France
- 100 Common Dog Names in Germany
- 100 Common Dog Names in Italy
- 100 Common Dog Names in Mexico
- 100 Common Dog Names in The Netherlands
- 100 Common Dog Names in Poland
- 100 Common Dog Names in Spain
- 100 Common Dog Names in Sweden
- 100 Common Dog Names in Switzerland
- 100 Common Dog Names in the UK
- 100 Common Dog Names in Australia
Popular Dog Names in the USA
Can you guess which are the most popular dog names in the USA? Chances are, you know a dog or two that goes by one of these common names!
#1 Dog Name in the USA
Max & Luna are the top male and female dog names in the United States.
Did you know? Max and Luna are also the #1 male and female dog names worldwide, according to our data.
Now let’s take a look at the top 10 male and female dog names in the US. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Max
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Bear
- Duke
- Jack
- Tucker
- Rocky
- Milo
Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Sadie
- Maggie
- Molly
- Stella
- Bailey
- Ruby
When it comes to female dog names, Bella comes in close at #2 and has previously outranked Luna as the #1 female dog name.
On the other hand, Max has been the top male dog name for 10 years straight according to Rover1, making it arguably the most beloved dog name in the States.
Top 100 Dog Names in the USA
Want even more adorable American dog names? Here’s our list of the top 100 most common dog names according to Tractive‘s database of over one million pet parents worldwide.
Top Dog Names by Breed
That’s not all – discover the most popular dog names by breed among US pet parents.
Charlie
Golden Retriever
Luna
Siberian Husky
Bella
Labrador Retriever
Cooper
Australian Shepherd
Luna
Great Pyrenees
Luna
Mixed Breed
Daisy
Beagle
Charlie
Goldendoodle
Luna
German Shepherd
Bella
Pit Bull Terrier
