Bella, Luna and Max Are The Most Popular Dog Names For 2026According to U.S. News, the most popular dog names in America for 2026 are Bella, Luna and Max. Max has consistently been a top 10 most popular dog name over the last several years as well. The fastest rising dog names nationwide? Buddy is The Most Popular Dog Name in Maine For 2026Maine and Oklahoma are the only two states in the nation to have Buddy be the most popular dog name in the state for 2026. Photo by James Barker on Unsplash adult chocolate Labrador retrieverBella ranked number 2 and Luna number 3 as the most dog names for 2026 in the state.