Most Popular Adoptable Dog Names in Texas Cities

This weekend is National Pet Day where you're encouraged to adopt a new pet. Let's see which names are the most popular in 2026.

If you have room for a new four legged friend, several dogs and puppies are always looking for new homes. Sadly, Texas has two of the cities in the top ten with the most adoptable dogs in shelters. Dallas actually leads the country and Houston has the fifth most adoptable dogs in the country. Let's see what names are trending for 2026.

Luna-San Antonio, Texas

For those looking for a female dog, a lot of dogs named Luna are up for adoption. The name is also popular in Baltimore, Maryland and San Jose, California.

Daisy-Austin, Texas

Turns out Daisy is the most popular female dog name in shelters across the country. The name is very popular in our state capital and twelve other major cities across the country.

Charlie-Houston, Texas

Charlie is our first dog name not to crack the top five most popular in 2026. However, Charlie is a great name for a dog. I know a lot of labs named Charlie.

Pup-Dallas, Texas

Wait, what?! Pup is the name for the dog? Many shelters just give a standard name of pup on puppies. Allowing their new owner to give them a more permanent name. Since Dallas has the most adoptable dogs in the country, it's no shock that Pup wins here.

National Pet Day Events in Texas

As always, you can adopt a dog whenever you want. However, special events are going on all across the state this weekend to encourage you to adopt. You can visit Petfinder to see the adoptable dogs near you right now. All info taken from 4imprint on dog facts.