The Most Popular Dog Names in Maine For 2026
If you feel like everyone in Maine has a pet, that assumption is pretty realistic.
Maine has one of the highest pet ownership percentages in the nation, with roughly 63% of households owning a pet.
Obviously, cats and dogs remain the most popular pets in the state. For 2026, about 36% of households in Maine have at least one dog.
So with that many homes featuring furry friends, there's another big decision to be made. What do you name that adorable face?
Just like when it comes to naming children, Maine really likes to follow national trends.
Bella, Luna and Max Are The Most Popular Dog Names For 2026
According to U.S. News, the most popular dog names in America for 2026 are Bella, Luna and Max.
Bella and Luna have either been number 1 or 2 on this list for the last 4 consecutive years. Max has consistently been a top 10 most popular dog name over the last several years as well.
The fastest rising dog names nationwide? The top 3 fast risers are Coco, Lola and Charlie.
Buddy is The Most Popular Dog Name in Maine For 2026
Maine and Oklahoma are the only two states in the nation to have Buddy be the most popular dog name in the state for 2026.
Bella ranked number 2 and Luna number 3 as the most dog names for 2026 in the state.
New Hampshire also came in with a little bit of uniqueness when it comes to pups.
New Hampshire was the only state in the nation to have Pepper as the top dog name for 2026. In fact, New Hampshire was the only state in the country to have Pepper rank amongst their top 3 most popular names.
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