Trending Pet Names in Colorado: 2025’s Most Popular Picks

Colorado pet owners are great at giving their fur babies names that reflect local culture. I’ve always loved hearing what people call their dogs and cats—especially when the names tie into community trends or Colorado geography.

So what are the most popular pet names in Colorado right now? Mentalfloss.com put together a list of the top names for both dogs and cats. Keep scrolling to see which ones ranked highest and how they compare to names here on the Western Slope.

Most Popular Dog Names in Colorado

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U.S. News and World Report says the most popular dog names in the state of Colorado in 2025 are: Luna, Bella, Bailey, Lucy, and Daisy. The Colorado Top 5 seems to be staying somewhat consistent, as just a couple of years ago, Daisy was the top name.

One name that is not showing up near the top of Colorado's list is the name Charlie. In U.S. News, Charlie made the top 3 in 17 of 50 states.

Most Popular Cat Names in Colorado

Well, Luna was the most popular dog name in Colorado in 2025, but it's also the most popular cat name. Newsweek.com says Luna is also the most popular cat name in 21 other states. Won't the cats eventually notice our lack of creativity and show even more of their feline attitude? You know how cats are.

What if you had to use the name of a Colorado town or landmark for your pet's name? Keep scrolling to see what Grand Junction came up with in the gallery below. I think our list of Colorado-inspired names below is the real winner.

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Source: Colorado’s Most Popular Dog and Cat Names Revealed

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