These Are Birmingham's Most Popular Dog And Cat Names For 2019

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Birmingham residents name their dogs after everything from Game of Thrones characters to snack foods, but the top choices are still pretty basic. Max and Bella are the most popular male and female dog names in Birmingham this year, and Oliver and Kitty are the most popular cat names, according to a new report from Rover.

The nationwide network of pet-sitters and dog walkers used its own database of more than 1 million dog names to figure out which were the most prevalent.

“In the process, we uncover the trends and cultural moments that inspire us,” the authors of the study wrote.

Here are the top pet names in our city, according to Rover:

Male dogs:

• Max
• Charlie
• Cooper
• Tucker
• Winston

Female dogs:

• Bella
• Lucy
• Sadie
• Luna
• Sophie

Male cats:

• Oliver
• Max
• Sam
• Finn
• Smokey

Female cats:

• Kitty
• Lucy
• Bella
• Chloe
• Sophie

This past year, classic cat name Kitty was on the rise for Birmingham cat owners, while the classic names Bandit and Boots both trended down. While in classic music-inspired names, Prince saw a rise among music loving dog lovers, while Bowie and Elvis both fell.

Local slang and sports inspired two of this year’s trendiest dog names with Buck up 300 percent and Saban up 100 percent. The brunch-inspired dog names Coffee, Sammie, and Kona were all on upward trajectories this year in Birmingham, but last year’s favorites Muffin and Biscuit lost a bit in popularity.

A complete list of the 100 most popular male and female pet names in the United States for 2019 is available at Rover.