Which names will be crowned top dog this year? The results are in for 2020’s most popular cat names in the US. If you’ve ever named a cat, you know how important it is to find the perfect name—one that matches their unique personality and maybe says a little about you, too.

Much like human baby names and dog names, cat name trends rise and fall each year. They also shine a light on the things that matter most to us. The names we choose for our pets are often a direct reflection of our passions and preoccupations. And they tell a story about the people, places, and stories that defined our year.

That’s why every year at Rover, we take a look at our database of over a million pets to uncover cat name trends and discover what people are naming their cats—and what stories those names can tell us about the state of American pet parenthood.

Our community's cat names can confirm: We've never experienced a year quite like 2020. It's a year when pet adoption rates soared and many people spent more time at home than ever snuggled up with their pets. From old favorites topping the male and female cat name charts to the unique monikers folks are giving to their kitties, some of the names pet parents have chosen for their furry family members this year are as surprising as 2020 itself.