- A study by U.S. News & World Report has revealed America's most popular dog names for 2026, based on an analysis of over 500,000 pet insurance records.
- Bella claimed the top spot as the most popular canine name, while Luna took second place, with both names regularly trading the top positions since 2023.
- Max climbed to third place, with researchers suggesting popular culture references across film and literature contributed to its appeal.
- Classic names Coco and Daisy rounded out the top five, demonstrating the enduring popularity of traditional choices.
- The dataset analysed dogs registered between January 2022 and June 2026 to track both national and state-by-state naming trends.
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