The Most Popular Dog and Cat Names in San Diego

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 2020 in San Diego 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 San Diego? 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 San Diego this year, along with trending picks. Check ‘em out.

San Diego’s 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 San Diego.

• #1 Trending Dog Name: Wagyu
• #1 Trending Cat Name: Dolly

San Diego Pet Name Trends for 2020

• It’s clear that streaming services like Disney+ kept San Diegans entertained during quarantine. A variety of Disney names are trending including Nemo (Finding Nemo) and Baloo (Jungle Book) for cats and Nala (Lion King), Raja (Aladdin), Triton (The Little Mermaid) and Kovu (Lion King 2) for dogs.
• California’s love of electric vehicles is reflected in one of San Diego’s top trending dog names: Tesla.
• San Diego is highly influenced by their love of food! Top food-focused names for dogs are Wagyu and Frosty and for cats, Noodle, Peanut, Maple, Beans, and Avocado were all trending.
• America’s Finest City loves pop culture. Top trending names for dogs include Dolly (Parton), (David) Bowie, Miley (Cyrus) and Eugene (Schitt’s Creek) as well as Chance (the Rapper) for cats.
• Cats named Mars are up, perhaps due to the NASA Mars Rover launch in summer 2020.

More Fun for San Diego’s Dogs and Cats

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

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• Dog’s Day Out: San Diego
• Fun Merch to Personalize with Your Dog or Cat’s Name!

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