America’s Most Popular Dog Names Of 2025 Revealed

A new analysis of insured pets uncovers the dog names Americans loved most this year, with short, human-style favorites dominating households nationwide.

Pet parents across the U.S. are naming their dogs more like children than ever before, according to new data released by Trupanion.

Drawing on records from more than 130,000 insured dogs, the report shows that Luna once again topped the list in 2025, edging out a wave of familiar, nursery-ready names.

The findings, shared by KOLO 8, offer a revealing snapshot of how Americans see their dogs in 2025 — not as pets, but as full-fledged family members.

How The Rankings Were Put Together

Unlike social media polls or baby-name-style surveys, Trupanion’s rankings are based on real enrollment data from dogs insured across the United States.

Every name on the list reflects an actual pet registered in 2025, giving the results a rare, nationwide credibility.

The dataset spans all breeds, sizes, and regions, offering a broad look at what dog owners are truly choosing when it comes time to name a new pup.

The Top 20 Dog Names Of 2025

According to Trupanion’s analysis, these were the most popular dog names in the U.S. this year:

1. Luna
2. Daisy
3. Teddy
4. Charlie
5. Lucie
6. Bella
7. Milo
8. Cooper
9. Winnie
10. Rosie
11. Coco
12. Penny
13. Winston
14. Willow
15. Oliver
16. Sadie
17. Poppy
18. Ruby
19. Lola
20. Rocky

At a glance, the list could easily double as a classroom roll call, with names that feel warm, familiar, and unmistakably human.

The Naming Trends Behind The List

Several clear patterns emerge when the names are viewed together.

Human-style names dominate the rankings, with Charlie, Oliver, Penny, Ruby, and Winston highlighting just how deeply dogs have been woven into family life.

Short, two-syllable names also reign supreme.

Names like Luna, Daisy, Teddy, Winnie, Rosie, Coco, and Poppy are easy to call out and easy for dogs to recognize, making them practical as well as popular.

There is also a noticeable rise in names featuring the letter “L.”

Luna, Lucie, Bella, Milo, Willow, Lola, and Rocky all appear on the list, echoing a broader trend Trupanion has observed across both dog and cat names.

Finally, many of the names are unisex and even cross-species.

Luna, Milo, Charlie, Willow, Daisy, Poppy, and Coco commonly appear on cat-name lists as well, suggesting pet parents are favoring flexible names that fit personality over gender.

What This Means For New Dogs In 2026

For anyone naming a dog heading into 2026, the list offers two clear paths.

Choosing a name like Luna, Daisy, Teddy, or Charlie all but guarantees your dog will fit neatly into current naming trends.

For owners hoping to stand out, the rankings can also serve as a guide on what to avoid.

Many pet parents are now opting for slight twists on popular names — swapping Luna for Lyra, or Charlie for Chester — to capture the same feel without the crowd.

The popularity of short, rhythmic names also reinforces what trainers have long advised: names that are quick to say and easy to distinguish can make everyday communication and recall noticeably smoother.