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Erin Keller

Top dog names in US revealed in new analysis of 500,000 owners

A study by U.S. News & World Report has revealed America's most popular dog names for 2026, based on an analysis of over 500,000 pet insurance records.
Bella claimed the top spot as the most popular canine name, while Luna took second place, with both names regularly trading the top positions since 2023.
Max climbed to third place, with researchers suggesting popular culture references across film and literature contributed to its appeal.
Classic names Coco and Daisy rounded out the top five, demonstrating the enduring popularity of traditional choices.
The dataset analysed dogs registered between January 2022 and June 2026 to track both national and state-by-state naming trends.

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