Which Names Reign Supreme? Most Popular Dog Names by Breed

When Lassie Come Home hit theaters in 1943, the loyal collie stole hearts nationwide. But today, “Lassie” doesn’t even crack the top 1,000 dog names, according to New York City dog registration data.

With nearly half of U.S. households owning at least one dog, naming a new pup remains a fun but tricky task. To find the most popular dog names by breed, Best Dog Names analyzed NYC dog name data alongside American Kennel Club breed popularity rankings.

Since New Yorkers tend to prefer smaller breeds—like shih tzus and Yorkies, which rank higher in the city than nationally—we adjusted our analysis accordingly. Mixed breeds were grouped with their primary breed, and we assumed naming trends in NYC reflect broader national patterns.

While not a perfect snapshot, this data offers a peek into the trends and creativity behind how Americans name their dogs. Read on to see the top names for the country’s most beloved breeds.

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Most popular dog names by breed

10. German shorthaired pointer

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Female:
1. Luna
2. Ellie
3. Ginger

Male:
1. Java
2. Mila
3. Henry

9. Rottweiler

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Female:
1. Bella
2. Roxy
3. Chloe

Male:
1. Nala
2. Rocky
3. Max

8. Beagle

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Female:
1. Daisy
2. Bella
3. Lola

Male:
1. Max
2. Buddy
3. Charlie

7. Bulldog

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Female:
1. Mia
2. Zoey
3. Petunia

Male:
1. Sasha
2. Rocky
3. Diesel

6. Dachshund

Female:
1. Lucy
2. Bella
3. Lola

Male:
1. Doxie
2. None
3. Milo

5. Poodle

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Female:
1. Poodle
2. Bella
3. Luna

Male:
1. Poodle
2. Teddy
3. Charlie

4. German shepherd

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Female:
1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Harley

Male:
1. Max
2. Rocky
3. Jack

3. Golden retriever

Female:
1. Bailey
2. Daisy
3. Ginger

Male:
1. Buddy
2. Charlie
3. Max

2. Labrador retriever

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Female:
1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Lucy

Male:
1. Max
2. Charlie
3. Buddy

1. French bulldog

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Female:
1. French
2. Lola
3. Luna

Male:
1. French
2. Winston
3. Rocky

Additional editing by Elisa Huang. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. Photo selection by Ania Antecka. This story originally appeared on Best Dog Breeds and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.

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