The Most Popular Dog and Cat Names in Los Angeles

The results are in! Every year we dig into Rover’s database of over a million pet parents to uncover pet name trends, including the most popular dog and cat names of 2021 in Los Angeles and across the US.

While the trends change, one thing remains the same: The names dog owners choose to give their pets are often a direct reflection of who they are, what they like, and what’s going on in the world at the time. As pet parents ourselves, we know how important a pet’s name is and how much thought goes into finding just the right one—which makes sense, considering it’s likely to be hollered across the house about a million times. Whether you’re basing a new pet’s name on their personality, your favorite musician, celebrity, snack food, or your current obsession, it’s got to be just perfect.

So, which dog and cat names are popular this year in Los Angeles? Did your dog’s name make the top 5 locally? Or maybe even the top 100 in the country? What about your cat’s name? As the world’s largest network of dog walkers and pet sitters, Rover has heard just about every pet name there is. We dug through our data to find the most popular cat and dog names in Los Angeles this year, along with trending picks. Check ‘em out.

Los Angeles’ Top Dog and Cat Names

Did your dog or cat’s name make the list?

What’s Trending

These cat and dog names have jumped up most in popularity this year. They showcase what’s gaining traction in LA.

• #1 Trending Dog Name: Queen (+1,496%)
• #1 Trending Cat Name: Boba (+2,734%)

Los Angeles Pet Name Trends for 2021

• Drake the type of guy who inspires dogs with his namesake to trend up by 1,496% in Los Angeles. 
• COVID-19-inspired names are gaining popularity in Los Angeles, with “Rona” and “Fauci” both new to the list for dogs in 2021. 
• Two-time Grammy “Record of the Year” recipient Billie Eilish inspired cat parents in 2021 with the name “Billie” trending up  535%.
• City of angels? Maybe not for cats. The most popular new-to-the-list name in 2021 was Lucifer.

More Fun for LA’s Dogs

Los Angeles pet parents have plenty of options for dog-friendly activities, indoors and out. Check out some of our favorite options below.

• Dog’s Day Out: Los Angeles
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• Top 7 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Los Angeles
• Where Can I Take my Dog Swimming Near LA?
• Los Angeles’ Dog Owner Showdown

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