These Are The Most Popular, Trendiest Pet Names In San Diego: Report

SAN DIEGO, CA — Luna is the most popular name for both cats and dogs in the San Diego metro area, according to a new report.

The most popular male dog name in the U.S. is Charlie, holding the top spot for the second year in a row, according to the 12th annual Top Pet Names report by Rover.com, an online marketplace for pet care.

Luna remains the most popular name for female dogs and cats in the country for the second straight year, the report found. Milo ranks first for most popular male cat name, overthrowing Oliver which held the top spot for five years in a row.

"The pet names we choose are a look into our latest cultural obsessions and our sources of joy," said Nicole Ellis, pet trainer and panelist on the report. "This year's report reads like the magazines we used to love flipping through — the names are equal parts tabloid-worthy and total comfort food."

In San Diego, the top five cat names are Luna, Milo, Oliver, Cleo and Mochi, according to the report. The top five names for dogs are Luna, Bella, Daisy, Charlie and Milo.

Bucky is the No. 1 trending name for dogs in the region, up 570% from last year, according to the report. Suki is the No. 1 trending name for cats, up 473% from last year.

Charlotte, Mickey and Ziggy are among the other trending names in the San Diego region. Popular food-themed names are also trending and include Barley, Biscuit, Brownie, Waffles and Boba.

The Top Pet Names 2024 report was developed by Rover between September and October 2024. Results are based on analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by pet parents on Rover.com. The top 20 trending pet names are based on year-over-year growth with a minimum of 200 pets added in 2024, per name, according to Rover.

See the full reports on the most popular cat names and dog names on Rover.