As for the most popular dog names in the United States, Bela and Max have reigned supreme for two decades, but this year Luna and Charlie have soared to the top.

Approximately 60 million households in the U.S. owned dogs in 2024, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), representing over 45% of American households and making dogs the most common pet in the country.

The most popular dog breeds in 2024 include the usual Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, German shepherds and this year's number one breed — the French bulldog, according to the American Kennel Club .

Here's the top 10 lists of most popular dog names in the U.S. and in New Jersey.

Most popular dog names in the New Jersey 2025

New Jersey claims Luna as the number one most popular dog name,

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