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December 23, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennifer Lockrey, 614-525-7315
Jennifer.Lockrey@franklincountyohio.gov
Did Your Dog Make the List? 2024 Most Popular Dog Names, Breeds in Franklin County Revealed
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dog license season is here, and to celebrate the Franklin County Auditor’s office is releasing the list of the county’s most popular dog names – and also some of the more rare ones.
It appears “Bella” once again reigns queen, with 1,622 dogs registered in Franklin County bearing that name. Here are the top five names as of December 2024:
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Bella (1,622)
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Lucy (1,147)
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Max (1,025)
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Daisy (971)
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Charlie (924)
As is often the case, some of this year’s more interesting names are actually at the bottom of the list. Coming in with a total count of one dog to the name are “Stamp Von Smush Smucher The First,” “Socks the Wonder Dog,” “Phoenix Rising from The Ashes,” “Sir Earl Of Clevenger” and “Puck Stanley Cup Morgan.”
Brutus, with 409 dogs, remains popular at number 36, while Buckeye with 202 dogs is the 108th most popular. Besides names from movies, foods, drinks, athletes and celebrities, Anime proved to be an inspiration for some dog names this year. The Dragon Ball franchise (movies and comic books) inspired owners to name their dogs Goku (8), Piccolo (5), Trunks (2) and Gohan (2). One Piece characters might also have been an inspiration for names: Luffy (4), Zoro (4) and Nami (4). Smurfs villain Gargamayle (2) also made the list.
The top five dog breeds across the county remain similar to last year. Here are the top five breeds of currently licensed dogs in Franklin County:
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Mixed Breed (10,089)
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Golden Retriever (2,632)
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Labrador Retriever (2,621)
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Pit Bull (2,492)
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German Shepherd (2,359)
“I encourage all dog owners to Protect Your Pal by making sure they are properly licensed,” Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano said. “Dog licensing is part of responsible pet ownership, and your Auditor’s office is making the licensing process easy and convenient for the county’s dog owners.”
Dog owners can renew their dog license without incurring any additional fees through January 31. In addition to being required by state law, dog licenses ensure that if a dog is lost they are quickly returned to their owner. Licensing fees support the Franklin County Dog Shelter.
Owners can always purchase or renew a dog’s license online at https://doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov, or at the Franklin County Auditor’s office license counter, 373 S. High St., 21st Floor. Counter hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.
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