The latest U.S. News & World Report study on America’s 100 most popular dog names deems Bella the No. Daisy remains among the nation’s most popular choices as well, proving that classic picks still have plenty of staying power. open image in gallery Bella has been declared the most popular dog name in America, followed by Luna and Max, according to a US News & World Report study ( AFP/Getty )Both names also have plenty of pop-culture history behind them. Researchers looked at each dog’s name and state of residence to track naming trends nationwide, then broke down the data by state to determine the most popular names in each one. 2 spots since 2023 ( Getty Images )The 25 most popular dog names in America for 2026 are as follows: