Boston's most popular dog names of 2024
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Boston isn't budging when it comes to naming our dogs "Luna" and "Charlie."
- Those two names were the most popular for female and male dogs, respectively, in Boston during 2024, according to new data from the city's Animal Care and Control Division.
- Both names were the most popular last year, too.
By the numbers: Luna led with 102 registered female dogs. Charlie had 83 registrations
- Labrador Retrievers dominated registered breeds in the city with 1,671 registered.
- Golden Retrievers followed with 749.
Zoom in: The top female names showcase traditional and modern preferences:
- Luna, Bella, and Daisy lead the pack (pun very much intended.)
- Classic names like Lucy and Rosie round out the top 5.
- Like last year, Millie is trending up, as is Coco.
The breed landscape: Retrievers (both Labrador and Golden) are our favorites — they account for over 2,400 dogs.
- Chihuahuas rank third and there are plenty of other small dog breeds on the list.
Bottom line: The city releases the name and breed data to remind dog owners that unlicensed pets face a $50 fine.
What's next: If your pooch needs to get jabbed, the city is hosting vaccination and licensing clinics from March through June.
Here's the full list of Boston's most popular breeds:
- Labrador Retriever — 1,671 dogs
- Golden Retriever — 749
- Chihuahua — 421
- German Shepherd — 371
- Miniature Poodle — 351
- Yorkshire Terriers — 333
- Australian Shepherd — 312
- Pit Bull — 309
- Shih Tzu — 300
- Beagle — 255
Female names:
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Rosie
- Penny
- Lola
- Millie
- Coco
- Lily
Male names:
- Charlie
- Milo
- Teddy
- Cooper
- Max
- Leo
- Winston
- Ollie
- Oliver
- Toby