These are Boston’s most popular dog names and breeds, according to licensing data

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has published a list of the city’s most popular dog names and breeds.

The department’s Animal Care and Control Division recently shared the information, along with a reminder for dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2023. All dogs in Boston require a new license each year.

In 2022, the most popular male dog name was once again Charlie with 81 registered in Boston, while Bentley brought up the back of the pack with 23 males with that name, according to city licensing data. The top female name registered was also the same this year, Luna, with 114 registered, while 25th place went to Piper with 27 licensed.

Here is a complete list of the top 25 female dog names:

1. Luna

2. Bella

3. Daisy

4. Lucy

5. Lola

6. Penny

7. Rosie

8. Stella

9. Bailey

10. Sadie

11. Molly

12. Ruby

13. Chloe

14. Coco

15. Maggie

16. Lily

17. Millie

18. Sophie

19. Olive

20. Winnie

21. Pepper

22. Lulu

23. Willow

24. Ellie

25. Piper

Here is a complete list of the top 25 male dog names:

1. Charlie

2. Cooper

3. Teddy

4. Max

5. Finn

6. Oliver

7. Milo

8. Winston

9. Rocky

10. Ollie

11. Louie

12. Toby

13. Gus

14. Henry

15. Buddy

16. Tucker

17. Archie

18. Leo

19. Jack

20. Bear

21. Bruno

22. Ziggy

23. Jackson

24. Duke

25. Bentley

The data also showed the 25 most popular dog breeds registered in Boston in 2022.

The top ten breeds were as follows:

1. Labrador Retriever - 1,694

2. Golden Retriever - 727

3. Chihuahua - 480

4. German Shepherd - 392

5. Miniature Poodle - 331

6. Pit Bull - 321

7. Yorkshire Terrier - 314

8. Shih Tzu - 312

9. Beagle - 311

10. Australian Shepherd - 296

City officials reminded residents that dogs must be licensed if they are older than six months. Owners must provide a copy of their dog’s current rabies certificate. For spayed and neutered pets, owners must submit proof of spaying or neutering if they have not done so previously.

Licensing fees are $15 for a neutered male or spayed female or $30 for an intact male or female.

The dog licensing fee is waived for service animals and residents age 70 and older.

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