Luna, Lucy, and Milo Top 2024’s List of 10 Most Popular New Pet Names in King County

December 31, 2024

With the new year upon us, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) have released their list of 2024’s top names for dogs and cats in King County.

“Licensing your pet is extremely beneficial because it gives our beloved furry family members a much better chance of finding their way back home should they ever get lost,” Dunn said. “On top of that, it’s important to know that the licensing fee you pay is going to a good cause—supporting RASKC’s shelter, pet adoption program, veterinary care, and other services for animals in need.”

"Thank you for licensing your pets,” added Norm Alberg, Director of Records and Licensing Services.  “Good identification, such as the pet license worn on your pet’s collar or your pet’s microchip registered in our system, is the best way to ensure a quick ticket home for a lost companion!"

In 2024, King County residents registered or reregistered 59,834 dogs and 26,532 cats. The most popular names given to furry family members were:

Top 10 Newly Licensed Dog Names

1) Luna
2) Lucy
3) Daisy
4) Bella
5) Charlie
6) Coco
7) Ruby
8) Max
9) Buddy
10) Lola

Top 10 Newly Licensed Cat Names

1) Luna
2) Milo
3) Lucy
4) Kitty
5) Loki
6) Mochi
7) Oliver
8) Pepper
9) Coco
10) Daisy

This list comes from pet license applications submitted to RASKC, which serves nearly one million residents living in 24 cities and unincorporated communities throughout King County.

“Every year, many Enumclaw residents welcome a new furry family member in their home and are in need of obtaining a pet license,” said Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro. “Fortunately for those in Enumclaw, you can come into City Hall and purchase in our Finance Department a pet license for the year.  No appointment necessary. Cocoa, Amelia (our family mischievous cats) and our family wishes everyone in your family, including pets, a safe and healthy 2025.”

If a licensed pet is lost, the finder can call the phone number on the pet’s tag – a service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to quickly reunite them with their owner. Pets receive a free ride home the first time they’re found, allowing owners to skip a trip to the shelter. Pet licenses also help fund RASKC and the important work it does.

“It’s very important that our four-legged family members can be easily identified so when they get lost they can go back to their families in a safe manner,” added Maple Valley Mayor Sean Kelly. “Please get your dogs and cats registered.”

In addition to handling lost pets and injured animals, pet license fees contribute to RASKC’s other vital duties, including animal neglect and cruelty investigations, a pet food bank, spay/neuter programs, pet adoption services, and other work to humanely and compassionately assist local animals.

You can purchase pet licenses online, or at more than 70 convenient locations around the county, including many city halls and QFC stores. Learn more at Regional Animal Service of King County’s website, kingcounty.gov/pets.