Top Ten Dog (and Cat) Names for 2022

It’s that time of year when we start to put together our year-end lists – where does the time go!

With that, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, is sharing its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022.

Surveying its database of more than 800,000 insured pets, Trupanion has compiled a tail-wagger of a top 10 list!

Luna sits at the top of the pack this year, moving up a spot from 2021 to take the honor for top name in 2022. Charlie and Bella round out the top three. New names to the list this year include Milo and Teddy.

Of course when it comes to top breeds, the lovable mixed breed that always tops the charts. After that, the Labrador Retriever leads the pack for most popular breed in 2022; a lead they have enjoyed for decades.

10 most popular dog names for 2022
1. Luna
2. Charlie
3. Bella
4. Daisy
5. Milo
6. Lucy
7. Cooper
8. Bailey
9 Teddy
10. Max

10 most popular dog breeds for 2022
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Goldendoodle
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Labradoodle
6. German Shepherd
7. Shih Tzu
8. Chihuahua
9. Yorkshire Terrier
10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

10 most popular cat names for 2022
1. Luna
2. Oliver
3. Loki
4. Milo
5. Leo
6. Bella
7. Charlie
8. Mochi
9. Lily
10. Willow

10 most popular cat breeds for 2022
1. American Shorthair
2. Ragdoll
3. Maine Coon
4. Bengal
5. Siamese
6. Sphynx
7. Siberian
8. British Shorthair
9. Persian
10.Scottish Fold