American Kennel Club announces most popular dog names of 2022

Sometimes picking a name for your household pet can be the most challenging part of being a pet owner.

The American Kennel Club (AKC), has announced the most popular dog names of 2022 to help it make a little easier for you.

“Dogs are an important part of our families, and people take great care in choosing a name,” said American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. “It’s fun to see if a dog’s personality is reflected in its name.”

AKC has put together a list of the most most popular dog names of 2022 for boy dogs and girl dogs coming from their purebred dog registration and Canine Partner mixed-breed enrollment statistics.

Top 10 Girl Dog Names of 2022:

1. Luna

2. Bella

3. Daisy

4. Lucy

5. Willow

6. Penny

7. Sadie

8. Maggie

9. Rosie

10. Ruby

Top 10 Boy Dog Names of 2022:

1. Max

2. Milo

3. Cooper

4. Charlie

5. Teddy

6. Tucker

7. Buddy

8. Bear

9. Rocky

10. Leo

If you want something a little less known, you can look through the list of top boy dog names and top girl dog names.

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