For the fifth year in a row, the name ‘Max’ is the top name for both dogs and cats. Molly, Buddy, and Bella are also popular.

According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the United State’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, Max is the most popular dog and cat name for the fifth consecutive year in a row.

The following are the 10 most common dog and cat names based on a recent analysis of VPI’s 450,000 insured pets:

Most Popular Dog Names
1.Max
2.Molly
3.Buddy
4.Bella
5.Lucy
6.Maggie
7.Daisy
8.Jake
9.Bailey
10.Rocky

Most Popular Cat Names
1.Max
2.Chloe
3.Lucy
4.Tigger
5.Tiger
6.Smokey
7.Oliver
8.Bella
9.Sophie
10.Princess

Few of the names on the top 10 dog and cat names list are traditional pet names. In fact, some of the top 10 names, or close variations, appear on the Social Security Administration’s list of most common baby names. Jacob (Jake) is the top name for boys, while Isabella (Bella) is No. 4 for girls, and Sophia ranks ninth on both the SSA’s list and VPI’s cat name list. Ironically, Max is far from the top at No. 160.

Each of this year’s top 10 dog names appeared on last year’s list. Bella made the most impressive jump, going from No. 8 to No. 4, while Bailey fell from No. 2 to No. 9. For the cats, Simba, Angel, and Shadow dropped off this year’s list, making way for Princess, Sophie, and Bella.

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation’s oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education. VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Optional Pet WellCare Protection(SM) for routine care is also available.

Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 1,600 companies nationwide offer VPI Pet Insurance as an employee benefit. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information about VPI Pet Insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.