Here are the Top 20 Most Popular Cat Names of 2024, based primarily on Rover.com’s national data and verified by Reader’s Digest:
🐾 2024’s Top Cat Names – Rover & Reader’s Digest
Male (Tom) Cat Names
- Milo
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Loki
- Max
- Simba
- Jack
- Ollie
- Jasper
- (Honorable mentions: Shadow, Finn, Felix)
Female (Queen) Cat Names
- Luna
- Lily
- Bella
- Lucy
- Callie
- Nala
- Kitty
- Willow
- Cleo
- Daisy
- (Honorable mentions: Zoe, Coco)
⭐ Final Combined Top 20 Names
As many names appear across both male and female lists, here’s a unified top‑20 that reflects overall popularity:
- Luna
- Milo
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Lily
- Bella
- Lucy
- Loki
- Callie
- Nala
- Simba
- Kitty
- Willow
- Cleo
- Max
- Jack
- Ollie
- Jasper
- Daisy
🗣️ Naming Trends in 2024
- Luna reigned supreme as the top name for female pets—cats and dogs alike.
- Milo surpassed Oliver to become the most popular male cat name.
- Many pet names mirror human baby names, showing growing personalization.
- Pop culture, celebrity influences (like Taylor, Styles, Gaga, Elon) and food-inspired names are rising fast. Names like Bluey, Pepper, Casserole, Chive, and Provolone are trending.
📌 Why These Names Are So Popular
- They’re short, friendly, and often end in vowels, making them easy to call and remember.
- Many reflect personal interests: beloved characters, meaningful words, or culture.
- Naming pets after celebrities or pop icons (like Swift, Eilish, Gaga) became especially trendy in 2024.