Most Popular Dog & Cat Names in New York City

Pet names often reflect our personality, interests, and current events.

Each year, we analyze data from over a million pet owners to discover naming trends for dogs and cats.

Finding the perfect name for your pet is important since you’ll be calling it countless times.

Whether inspired by your pet’s personality, favorite celebrity, food, or current obsession, the name must feel right.

DogFix has compiled the most popular and trending cat and dog names in New York City for 2024 by examining our extensive database of pet parents.

New York City’s Top Dog and Cat Names

Dog owners in New York City show clear preferences when naming their pets.

The most popular names are:

Cat names in the city follow similar trends. The most common names include:

Pet name trends show significant shifts this year.

The dog name Caesar has surged by 1211%, making it the fastest-growing dog name according to staging.dogfix.com data.

For cats, Minnie has gained remarkable popularity with a 293% increase.

These trending names reflect current pop culture influences and changing pet owner preferences in the city.

Food-inspired pet names have gained popularity in NYC.

Nugget leads with a 761% increase, followed by Peanut (127%), Pumpkin (117%), and Pepper (98%).

New trending names in the city include:

According to staging.dogfix.com data, these names show significant growth compared to previous years.

New York City offers many activities for pets and their owners.

Whether you have a dog or plan to get one, DogFix.com provides helpful guides:

These resources help pet owners find great places to play and socialize with their furry friends throughout the city.