With 2022 rapidly approaching (whew, is it that time of year already?! ), many organisations are releasing their anticipated list of annual data, such as which movies made the most money in cinemas or reviews of the year’s finest and worst events. However, as dog enthusiasts, we are usually more interested in information about man’s best friend, or in this instance, Trupanion’s list of the most popular dog names and breeds for 2022.
Trupanion, the biggest pet insurance company in the United States, has an outstanding pet database, which means lots of entertaining information that provides us a deeper understanding of the world of pets and their owners. This year, they sifted through 800,000 insured pets to determine which names were most commonly chosen by new owners in 2022, as well as which breeds of dogs appear to be the most popular – and while there were some deservedly expected winners on the list (such as Labrador Retrievers or names like Charlie), there were also a few fun surprises.
Without further ado, here is the list of the top ten most popular dog names for 2022, according to Trupanion’s research:
- 1. Luna
- 2. Charlie
- 3.Bella
- 4. Daisy
- 5. Milo
- 6. Lucy
- 7. Collaboration
- 8. Bailey
- 9. Teddy
- 10. Max
And here are the top ten most popular dog breeds for 2022:
- 1. Labrador Retriever
- 2. the Goldendoodle
- 3. Golden Retriever
- 4. French Bulldog
- 5. Labradoodle
- 6. German Shepherd
- 7. Shih Tzu.
- 8. Chihuahua
- 9.Yorkshire Terrier
- 10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Are you startled by the findings, or are you one of the pet owners who named their new pet Luna or Cooper this year, or who just got a German Shepherd or a Goldendoodle? In any case, it’s good to see a mix of well-loved oldies that have been on lists like this one for many years, as well as brand new faces who you may not have considered as your new friend before, but you will now.