There are a lot of very good boys out there named Max, new research reveals. The American Kennel Club is out with their annual list of the most popular dog names and Max is once again number one for boys, after being beaten by Milo last year. On the girls side, Luna holds onto the top spot once again.
- The AKC’s ranking of the top dog names is based on registration statistics and enrollments in its AKC Canine Partners Program.
- As Max returns to first place for boy names, last year’s number one, Milo, has fallen to 12th.
- Hank is the new number two name for boy dogs, climbing from way down at 35th in 2024.
- The girls side is mostly the same as last year, but new to the top 10 is Ruby, which is up from number 16 to five.
The AKC’s Top 10 Most Popular Boy Dog Names for 2025
- Max
- Hank
- Teddy
- Cooper
- Gus
- Bear
- Duke
- Maverick
- Charlie
- Finn
The AKC’s Top 10 Most Popular Girl Dog Names for 2025
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Ruby
- Willow
- Maggie
- Penny
- Nova
- Sadie
Source: USA Today
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