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The American Kennel Club released its list of the Most Popular Dog Names of 2025 on Nov. 13

A classic dog name that fell out of favor in 2024 reclaimed the top spot for male dogs

The top 4 female names for dogs remained unchanged between 2024 and 2025

A familiar name has reclaimed the top spot on the Most Popular Dog Names list.

On Nov. 13, the American Kennel Club (AKC) released its annual list of the Most Popular Dog Names. The AKC is the world's largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and the data for the organization's famous names list comes from the dogs registered with the AKC.

"Choosing a pet's name is such a fun and important part of the process when acquiring a dog," AKC president and CEO, Gina M. DiNardo, said in a statement. "People put a great d

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