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Pet Name Data 2026

Written by FurStage Editorial TeamReviewed against sources by the FurStage editorial process

A source-led look at pet names in published 2026 municipal licensing data. This report preserves what the city datasets can show and labels what they cannot.

Published city name snapshots

Each table is a reproducible top-ten aggregate from an official open-data source. The city, animal type, period and scope stay visible beside the results.

Top Dog names in New York City

2026 licensing extract; license periods are not necessarily unique pets.

#NameRecords
1Luna1,177
2Bella991
3Coco784
4Max754
5Milo728
6Charlie721
7Teddy605
8Lola542
9Rocky521
10Daisy513
Official data source

Top Dog names in Seattle

Active-license snapshot published by the city in 2026.

#NameRecords
1Luna262
2Charlie193
3Daisy171
4Lucy171
5Rosie134
6Milo130
7Ruby122
8Poppy121
9Bella120
10Penny119
Official data source

Top Cat names in Seattle

Active-license snapshot published by the city in 2026.

#NameRecords
1Luna111
2Lucy63
3Lily50
4Charlie49
5Oliver49
6Bella47
7Leo46
8Pepper44
9Shadow44
10Loki43
Official data source

Dog names shared by both city top 20s

These names appear in the published top-20 dog lists for both New York City and Seattle. That overlap is a useful cross-city observation, not a national ranking.

  • Luna
  • Bella
  • Coco
  • Max
  • Milo
  • Charlie
  • Daisy
  • Lucy
  • Leo
  • Bailey
  • Buddy
  • Penny
  • Rosie
  • Cooper

Reusable aggregate downloads

Download the same privacy-safe aggregates used on this page. They contain rankings and counts only, never individual license records or pet-owner information.

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How to read this data

New York City's extract records active license periods, which are not necessarily unique pets. Seattle describes its records as a current active-license snapshot. Neither source represents all pets in its city or country, so this report does not infer a national trend, a pet's popularity, or anything about an individual animal.

Sources and evidence

These references support the health and life-stage claims on this page. Guidelines inform care planning; studies explain specific methods; neither replaces advice from your veterinarian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a national pet-name ranking?
No. FurStage reports published municipal licensing aggregates from named sources. They are useful local observations, but they do not represent every pet in a city or country.
Can I reuse the data?
Yes. The page offers CSV and JSON downloads of the small aggregate dataset with source URLs and scope fields. Cite the relevant city source and keep its limitations with any reuse.