The Most Popular Dog and Cat Names in Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee? 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 Milwaukee this year, along with trending picks. Check ‘em out.

Milwaukee’s Top Dog and Cat Names

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

Trending

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

• #1 Trending Dog Name: Violet (+995%)
• #1 Trending Cat Name: Loki (+700%)

Milwaukee Pet Name Trends for 2021

• The late Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, continues to inspire, with cats named Ruth trending up 101% in 2021.
• The most popular new cat name on the list this year was Rocky.
• Kylo (695%), Luke (295%), Yoda (295%), and Leia (195%) were trending up for dogs, while Vader was new to the list in 2021.
• Are drag queens trending in Milwaukee? Trixie, undoubtedly after famed drag queen Trixie Mattel, was the second-most popular name for dogs in 2021.

More Fun for Milwaukee’s Dogs and Cats

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

• 8 Top Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Milwaukee
• 7 Top Dog-Friendly Hotels in Milwaukee
• 9 Top Dog Parks in Milwaukee

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