OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — As the year is coming to a close, Ottawa County is reprising an annual tradition of sharing the county's most popular dog names and breeds of 2024.
The annual list is compiled from licenses issued by the County Treasurer's Office.
2024's Most Popular Dog Names in Ottawa County
- Luna
- Bella
- Charlie
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Max
- Cooper
- Daisy
- Willow
- Ruby
Luna was the number one name in 2023 and it is back again as the most popular name of 2024. Daisy saw a big drop from 2023 to 2024, going from the second most popular name all the way to the eighth. Some other changes from 2023 include Bella and Charlie moving up slightly in the rankings.
2024's Most Popular Dog Breeds in Ottawa County
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Goldendoodle
- Mixed Breed
- Australian Shepherd
- Chihuahua
- Shih Tzu
- Pit Bull
- Poodle
Labrador and Golden Retrievers once again top the list for most popular dog breed in 2024 with German Shepherd staying in the third spot as well.
The dog names and breeds are recorded when residents license their pets. The county uses these lists as a way to remind dog owners that the should license their dogs at the Ottawa County Treasurer's Office.
More information about licensing dogs in Ottawa County is available online or by calling 616-994-4501.