Most Popular Dog Names of 2024

Choosing the perfect name for your furry best friend is a big deal! After all, they’ll be hearing it when they’re zooming around the house, stealing socks, and giving you those irresistible puppy-dog eyes. Every year, dog names rise and fall in popularity, so what where the most popular dog names of 2024? Let's find out!

The Most Popular Dog Names of 2024 by Gender

Unlike in previous years, there aren't many changes from the 2023 popular names chart according to Rover's database. Charlie and Luna once again reign supreme at the top of the charts.

Trending Dog Names 2024

As always, dog owners found inspiration from many areas of life. Here are some of the biggest dog name trends of 2024:

Celebrities 

From Hollywood to the wrestling ring, famous names made their mark on our furry companions:

• Trending up by a whopping 261% is Bradley Cooper.
• Gigi (Hadid) saw a slight rise, up less than 1%.
• In tribute to the late pro wrestler Sid Vicious, the name Vicious climbed 111%, while Sid Vicious itself increased by 11%.
• Sika (in memory of WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoa’i) is up 11%.
• Chandler Bing saw a 45% increase in popularity, as fans continue to honor the late Matthew Perry.
• Lou Dog (a nod to conservative commentator Lou Dobbs) is trending up 24%.

Music

Our favorite musicians are still influencing pet names. I mean, every good dog deserves their own theme song!

• Taylor Swift continues her reign, with her name skyrocketing 461% in popularity.
• Jisoo (of BLACKPINK fame) is up 361%, proving that K-pop stans love their pets just as much as their idols.
• Other musical inspirations include Normani (+61%), Renee (Rapp, +39%), Beyonce (+28%), and Justin Bieber (+11%) — maybe "Bieber Fever" never went away!

Food and Drink

Food-inspired dog names never go out of style, and 2024 has brought some truly delicious choices!

• Calzone, Chive and Provolone tied for the top spot, each rising 211% in popularity.
• Poutine, Babybel, Pastrami, and Tempeh all saw an impressive 111% increase.
• Rounding out the food trends, Tortilla (+96%) and Cauliflower (+91%) are climbing the ranks.
• Not everyone’s taste buds or name choices are the same! Cilantro took a -68% nosedive, proving it's just as controversial in dog names as it is in tacos.

When it comes to drinks, some pup parents went for a boozy theme:

• Prosecco (+361%) is bubbling up as a favorite.
• Margarita (+78%) and Mai Tai (+74%) are next on the list.
• Other rising drink-inspired names include Lipton (+61%), White Claw (+61%), Grigio (+54%), Starbucks (+53%), Pimms (+45%), Matcha (+41%), and Gin (+30%).

TV Shows and Movies

From blockbusters to binge-worthy series, pop culture continued to shape dog names in 2024!

• The Deadpool vs. Wolverine debate has a clear winner — Wolverine is up 5%, while Deadpool has dropped -39%.
• The Dune sequel fueled a sandstorm of names including Gurney (+511%), Atreides (+361%), and Chani (+73%).
• SpongeBob SquarePants fans are keeping things nautical with Plankton (+361%) and Sandy Cheeks (+311%).
• Bluey names are on the rise! Judo (+73%), Stripe (+67%), Bluey (+58%), and Pom Pom (+40%) all made the list.
• Ted Lasso continues to inspire: Keeley Jones and Teddy Lasso are both up 61%, while Lasso is up 36%.

Sports

Sports stars are winning over dog lovers too!

• Brunson (inspired by Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks) leads the pack, up 161%.
• Wemby (after NBA star Victor Wembanyama) is up 127%.
• Witt (after MLB shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.) follows at 111%.
• Kelce (+51%) remains a favorite, thanks to the NFL-famous brothers Jason and Travis (and probably some help from Taylor Swift).

Fashion

Just like on the runway, some names are turning heads while others are so last season!

• Saint Laurent is strutting its way to the top, trending up 611%.
• Alaïa is also having a moment, rising 140%, while high-end staples Louis Vuitton and Bottega are both up 111%.
• Christian Dior (+61%) continues to inspire luxury-loving pet parents, while iconic rival Coco Chanel is surprisingly off-trend.
• Rounding out the list, Burberry (+42%), Versace (+34%) and Gabbana (+25%) are still keeping things bold, outpacing Armani, which didn’t make the cut.
• Just like Coco Chanel, the names Wintour, Valentino and Hermes are nowhere to be found.

Pun-Tastic Names

It's no secret we love a good pun, so pun-tastic names always make us smile! Here are some of our favorites:

• Bark Wahlberg & Barky Mark
• Woofie Goldberg
• Bark Ruffalo
• Millie Barky Brown
• Sarah Jessica Barker
• Sir Benedict Cumberbark
• Dolly Barkton
• Linkin Bark
• Ziggy Barkdust
• Mick Fleetwoof
  
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozbark
  
• Joan of Bark
• Barkimedes
• Virginia Woof
  

And our favorite of all? Ozzy Pawsbourne: Prince of Barkness

New Dog Names 

Looking for something fresh? These unique names made their debut in 2024!

• TV-Inspired: Ruepaw, Gary “Gaaaaaaaaary”, Spongebob, Squilliam Fancyson, Doofenshmirtz.
• Music-Inspired: Eilish, Dua Lipa, Gangnam
• Food & Drink: Sardine.
• Movie-Inspired: Benny Blanco From Tha Bronx, Al Pugchino, Beetlejuice, Lydia Treetz (Deetz).
• Celebrity-Inspired: Bennifer.
• Sports-Inspired: SweetSimone, CaitlinClark, Shohei, Luka “Dogcic”, CeeDee, Amon-Ra.
• Location-Inspired: Japan, Portugal, Bora Bora.
• Muffin-Themed: Muffin Man, Miss Muffin, Muffin Jr, Mini Muffin

From pop icons to pizza toppings, 2024 was a wild ride for dog names! Whether you're drawn to classic names, pun-filled masterpieces, or trendy celeb tributes, the most important thing is that your pup’s name makes you smile every time you say it.

Did your dog’s name make the list of most popular dog names for 2024? Or do they have a name that’s totally one of a kind? Let us know in the comments!