September has been declared “Happy Cat Month” by the CATalyst Council, a non-profit group dedicated to ensuring all companion cats receive lifelong care. So, it’s a perfect time to figure out the “The Most Popular Cat Names in America.”
The list is courtesy of U.S. News & World Report which “analyzed data points from a third-party pet insurance industry partner in 2024. The data points analyzed included cat names from U.S. pet insurance customers, which were ranked to show the most popular cat names in the country.”
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According to the research, some traditionally popular cat names remain popular, including Tiger, Kitty, and Smokey. It’s also not uncommon for cat owners to choose human names, such as Luna, Oliver, Bella, and Mia. Pop culture may have an influence on cat names as well, with names like Simba, Nala and Loki appearing on the list. Also, food-related names remain popular, including Oreo, Pepper, and Mochi.
See the top 25 names HERE.
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