Popular names!? [Popular dog names ranking]

Hello, dog lovers! We're mid-September, and autumn is just around the corner! ♪
Autumn brings with it very pleasant weather, making it a great season for both humans and dogs!

You can lounge around together at home, go out and explore a different path than usual, or, even though the world is a little rough these days, it's a great season for traveling! ♪
It's a shame not to be able to go outside during such a pleasant autumn weather...

Today, I'd like to compile a summary of popular dog names! In recent years, there has been a wave of name trends, with names changing every year.
I hope you enjoy comparing these with the names of your current dog!

【Popular Dog Name Rankings 2021】

Dog Name Rankings (Overall)	Name
1st Place	Mugi
2nd	Coco
3rd	Mocha
4th	Marron
5th	Chocolate
6th	Komugi
7th place	Leo
8th place	Moco
9th place	Kinako
10th place	Latte

These are the results of a survey of beloved pets!

It's a mix of Japanese and Western names♪

Overall, Japanese names are outnumbered by 3:7, but when you look at the male and female names, they're split about half and half, so it seems like both are popular.

Were there any names that match your dog's name?

Perhaps due to the recent Japanese dog boom, the number of owners giving their dogs Japanese dog names has increased in recent years. While this is purely subjective, I recall seeing dog owners and acquaintances who keep their dogs while out and about calling them by Japanese names like "Kinako" or "Momo," which suggests the popularity of Japanese names in recent years. Have any readers who currently have dogs given their pets lovely Japanese names?

Now, let's consider recent trends!

【Dog Names: Japanese or Western】

The deciding factor here seems to be the breed!

It seems that many owners give their Japanese-style dogs "Japanese names." This is likely due to the fact that domestic prefectures tend to have a more favorable environment for keeping dogs than non-Japanese prefectures, even among domestic foster parents and pet shops. The fact that there are more Japanese-style dog owners in these prefectures also contributes to the high number of dogs with "Japanese names."

However, some Shiba Inu owners also name their dogs "Marron" (Marron) or "Brown" (Brown) due to their brown appearance.

I suppose atmosphere is ultimately important, but surprisingly, in the Shiba Inu name ranking on the blog "Inu no Kimochi: What are the Popular Dog Names of 2021? Top 20 Dog Names [2020 Edition] (Published February 20, 2021)," all of the top 20 names are Japanese, suggesting that popular names vary depending on the breed.

Incidentally, when it comes to the names of popular dog breeds like Chihuahuas and Toy Poodles, about 30-40% of the top 20 names are Japanese. Perhaps influenced by the recent boom in Japanese names, even foreign breeds are often given Japanese names.

Also, the same blog noted that, just like with human children, many owners give their dogs names that sound gentle and reflect their "desires and expectations." Isn't it wonderful to think that even a dog's name can reflect the owner's wishes? ♪

Reiwa-themed names are on the rise!? 】

This is a bit off topic, but it's been three years since the Reiwa era began, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games were held there until a few weeks ago. Apparently, many dog ​​names inspired by these events have been born.

So, let's take a closer look at "Reiwa names" and "Olympic names"!

~Reiwa Name~

It's been almost three years since the Reiwa era began! ♪

What kind of events have you seen in the Reiwa era?

The past two years have been dominated by COVID-19, but I hope we'll see many events that make us think it was a good era!

So, why not give your dog a name that's inspired by the "Reiwa" era?

Speaking of "Reiwa names,"

• Rei
• Leia
• Rei
• Rei
• Reimi
• Reisei
• Reine
• Reisakura
• Reitarou

It seems that many dogs have been given names inspired by the "Rei" in "Reiwa," such as:

It seems that names like "Rei Sakura" and "Reimi" are also common in people's names...

Names that are common in people's names can cause awkwardness or embarrassment when you're out and about, so be careful when naming your child!

~Olympic Name~

The Olympic and Paralympic Games were held just the other day, and it seems that there are some cases where pets are named after the Olympic colors.

Taking a name from the once-every-four-years sporting festival perhaps reflects the owners' desire for their pets to grow up healthy and strong...!

Now, let's take a look at the Olympic Names!

Seila	Kitarou	Kuromaru	Yomogi	Akafuku
Sora	Ogre	Kuroto	Midori	Akamaru
Aoba	Kisuke	Kurosuke	Nagi	Shu

The names are arranged like this.

It seems the names of the Olympic colors are inspired by various sources, such as food, old-fashioned names, and plants. Surprisingly, many of the names are Japanese, which also reflects the influence of the Japanese name boom.

【Conclusion】

Thank you for reading!

Have you got a grasp on popular names?

We hope that knowing the "popular names" will be helpful for both potential owners and those not yet considering adopting a pet. ♪

We hope that by learning about the latest pet name trends, you can choose a name that's in line with the times and help both you and your dog live a wonderful life!