These Are the Most Popular Dog Names of 2020

Want to know which dog names were most popular this past year? Rover's list of top dog names for 2020 included classic names like Max and Bella that continued to trend, but some surprisingly creative new ones that have never before graced the list also made it to the top this time.

Rover's annual list of top dog names is based on the brand's database of millions of pets, and contains many tried-and-true suggestions as well as some that may surprise you (let's be honest though, nothing surprises us anymore in 2020). While Bella, Luna, Max, and Charlie were some of the most popular names for dogs back in 2019, see which names topped the list this year.

Top 100 Male Dog Names 2020

The classics prevailed in this category, and according to Rover, Oliver and Leo trended up since last year. Did your favorite boy dog name make it in the top 100?

1. Max

2. Charlie

3. Cooper

4. Buddy

5. Milo

6. Bear

7. Rocky

8. Duke

9. Tucker

10. Jack

11. Oliver

12. Teddy

13. Leo

14. Bentley

15. Zeus

16. Jax

17. Toby

18. Winston

19. Ollie

20. Louie

21. Finn

22. Murphy

23. Moose

24. Loki

25. Gus

26. Hank

27. Koda

28. Blue

29. Apollo

30. Dexter

31. Beau

32. Bruno

33. Henry

34. Thor

35. Buster

36. Ace

37. Jake

38. Maverick

39. Diesel

40. Bandit

41. Archie

42. Gunner

43. Harley

44. Bailey

45. Lucky

46. Jackson

47. Benji

48. Oscar

49. Bo

50. Scout

51. Jasper

52. Otis

53. Simba

54. Cash

55. Baxter

56. Kobe

57. Shadow

58. Tank

59. Riley

60. Rex

61. Gizmo

62. Sam

63. Benny

64. Brody

65. Theo

66. Sammy

67. Rocco

68. Cody

69. Luke

70. Boomer

71. Ranger

72. Roscoe

73. Oakley

74. George

75. Copper

76. King

77. Ziggy

78. Chance

79. Marley

80. Prince

81. Oreo

82. Odin

83. Hunter

84. Coco

85. Zeke

86. Chewy

87. Bruce

88. Tyson

89. Frankie

90. Chase

91. Rudy

92. Rusty

93. Ruger

94. Walter

95. Romeo

96. Joey

97. Mac

98. Remy

99. Bubba

100. Peanut

Purple Collar Pet Photography / Getty With ears standing at attention, the bright border collie is always alert.

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Top 100 Female Dog Names 2020

It's no surprise that Bella is #1 again this year, given that Isabella is also in the top 10 most popular girl baby names for 2020, as dog owners across the country expand their families (with both human kids and fur kids). Though Rover says that Stella and Chloe have risen in popularity, while Lily dropped from #5 in 2019 to #15 this year.

1. Bella

2. Luna

3. Lucy

4. Daisy

5. Lola

6. Sadie

7. Molly

8. Bailey

9. Stella

10. Maggie

11. Chloe

12. Penny

13. Nala

14. Zoey

15. Lily

16. Coco

17. Sophie

18. Rosie

19. Ellie

20. Ruby

21. Piper

22. Mia

23. Roxy

24. Gracie

25. Millie

26. Willow

27. Lulu

28. Pepper

29. Ginger

30. Harley

31. Abby

32. Winnie

33. Nova

34. Kona

35. Riley

36. Zoe

37. Lilly

38. Dixie

39. Lady

40. Izzy

41. Hazel

42. Layla

43. Olive

44. Charlie

45. Sasha

46. Maya

47. Honey

48. Athena

49. Lexi

50. Cali

51. Annie

52. Belle

53. Princess

54. Phoebe

55. Emma

56. Ella

57. Cookie

58. Marley

59. Callie

60. Scout

61. Roxie

62. Remi

63. Minnie

64. Maddie

65. Dakota

66. Leia

67. Poppy

68. Josie

69. Harper

70. Mila

71. Angel

72. Holly

73. Ava

74. Ivy

75. Mocha

76. Gigi

77. Paisley

78. Koda

79. Cleo

80. Penelope

81. Bonnie

82. Missy

83. Frankie

84. Sugar

85. Aspen

86. Xena

87. Shelby

88. Fiona

89. Dolly

90. Georgia

91. Shadow

92. Delilah

93. Peanut

94. Grace

95. Rose

96. Skye

97. Pearl

98. Jasmine

99. Juno

100. Trixie

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Food Dog Names Trending in 2020

Amid the pandemic quarantine, many of us took up new hobbies like baking bread (#noregrets) and have spent more time cooking and eating at home vs. going out to restaurants. That trend seems to have trickled into this year's top dog names, with adorable food-based names topping the list, including the name Sourdough for the first time!

• Sourdough

• Waffles

• Wheatie

• Croissant

• Toast

• Roti

• Tart

• Arepa

• Pumpernickel

• Crackers

• Pinot Noir (Our other BFF in quarantine besides our dogs)

• Pinot G

• Whiskey Girl

• Whiskey Bear

• Sazerac

• Rose

• Gimlet

• Cider

• Cortado

• Barista

• Espresso

• Coffee

• Brew

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Dog Names Inspired by Trending Celebrities and Entertainment in 2020

From actors, to musicians, to athletes, to video game characters, pet parents were some of these entertainers' biggest fans this past year.

• Chrissy

• Kanye

• Mila

• Jay-Z

• Giselle

• Tom Brady

• Blake Shelton

• Gwen Stefani

• Keanu

• Elon

• Betty White

• Lizzo

• Nas

• Taylor Swift

• Kesha

• Elton

• Rhianna

• Lil' Kim

• Biggie Paws

• Tupac

• Carol Baskin

• RuPaul

• Jinkx

• Raja

• Charisma

• Ramona

• Tinsley

• Sonja

• Ellen

• Phoebe

• Chandler

• Ross

• Rachel

• Monica

• Geralt

• Alexander

• Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Mando

• Kobe

• Gianna

• Midas (Fortnite)

• Hanzo (Overwatch)

• Shep (Animal Crossing)

• Griggs (Call of Duty)

• Gaz (Call of Duty)

Though they're not part of Rover's list, we'd like to give 2020 National Dog Show winner Claire the Scottish Deerhound, TikTok famous sheepadoodle Bunny the talking dog, Jennifer Aniston's new puppy Lord Chesterfield, and Reese Witherspoon's French bulldog puppy Minnie Pearl honorable mentions for dog name inspiration.

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Most Popular Dog Names in 2020 for Sporty Dogs

These names are for the doggos that perk up when you start putting on your running shoes.

• Cavalier

• Spark

• Aces

• Sun

• Hornet

• Raptor

• Laker

• Mamba

• Black Mamba

• Storm

• Texan

• Eagle

• Saint

• Steeler

• Charger

• Neymar

• Novak

• Sloane

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Unique Dog Names in 2020

The one thing always top-of-mind this past year, some pet parents literally named their new dogs after the pandemic (*cringe*). But luckily that's not the only source of creativity for distinctive dog owners in 2020.

• Covi or Covie (up 1,159% this year!)

• Rona

• Corona (a name fit only for 2020 … though we don't recommend it)

• Dr. Fauci

• Chuggington

• Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

• Beerus

• Sohla

• Chewbacca

• Empress

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Cutest Dog Names Trending in 2020

• Babe

• Sugar Baby

• Sweet Pea

• Angel Baby

• Creme

• Cappuccino (might we instead suggest Puppuccino?)

• Love

• Amor (Spanish for "my love")

• Habibi (Arabic for "my love")

• Liefde (Dutch for "my love")

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Top Pun Names for Dogs in 2020

These punny names will have you absolutely rolling over in your chair and barking with laughter!

• Sherlock Bones

• Karl Barx

• Bark Wahlberg

• Ozzy Pawsborn

• Winston Furchill

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Our Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Dog

If you still need a name for your new furry family member, keep putting thought into it. What you name your dog matters, as the sound of the name can influence how easy it is to train your dog to come when called, and just like with human baby names, help gives your pup a unique identity! Here are some tips to help you pick the perfect name for your pooch:

• Choose a name that's easy to pronounce and easy for your dog to distinguish among other words so you can better train her to come when called.

• You really love your pet, so incorporate other things you're passionate about to show your pup you love her, too!

• Incorporate your family history or cultural heritage to give your dog a name that ensures she is truly a member of the family.

• Use coat color to inspire her name, like Shadow for a black dog, Snow for a white dog, Cocoa for a brown dog, or Domino for a dual-toned black-and-white pup.

• Your favorite movies and TV shows and the characters that make them great can be a fun source of name inspiration. A name like Hermione for the Harry Potter fan or Lady, Lilo, or Jasmine make magical names for dogs with Disney fanatic parents.