The Most Popular Cat Names of 2024

There are a lot of important must-dos when you first bring home a cat —  finding a litter box  they won’t turn their nose up at,  buying a cat tree  that doesn’t clash with your couch,  investing in pet insurance… the list goes on. But one task stands out above all others as the most exciting and  the most daunting: choosing a name. The possibilities are endless, and it’s a whole lot of responsibility.  Rover combed their database of over one million pet names and compiled the most popular cat names of 2024 — and they found that this year, pet parents got extra creative.

It was a big year for music, which probably doesn’t surprise anyone who was on Instagram the day Spotify wrapped came out — and our cats’ names reflect our favorite pop stars. Styles (as in Harry) had the biggest leap in popularity, up 509 percent. Close behind, Taylor Swift jumped 459 up percent as the star wrapped up her Era’s tour. Cardi B is up 84 percent, Billie (as in Eilish) is up 22 percent, Olivia (as in Rodrigo) is up 7 percent, and Sabrina (as in Carpenter) is up 4 percent.

Others chose to name their cats after the celebrity heartthrobs who took over our TV screens and Instagram feeds in 2024. Jeremy (as in Allen White) is up 71 percent, Butler (as in Austin) is up 23 percent, and Jacob (as in Elordi) is up 10 percent. Among the homages are some names appearing on the list for the first time: Timotheé Meowlamet, Leonardo Dicapmeow, and, simply, Justin Bieber.

For the most part, though, pet parents stuck to the classics. Below are the top 10 girl cat names and top 10 boy cat names in 2024.

Top 10 male cat names

10. Jasper

With Twilight making a cultural resurgence and an upcoming animated series in the works, we expect to see the rest of the Cullen names make the list next year. For now, Jasper stands alone.

9. Ollie

Some foreshadowing for the runner-up name this year.

8. Jack

Nicholson, Black, Kerouac — and your cat. There are no shortage of iconic Jacks.

7. Simba

For the cat who just can’t wait to be king. 

6. Max

Maybe a nod to Maximus, now that Gladiator is back in the zeitgeist?

5. Loki

The name of the Norse trickster god is a good fit for a mischievous cat — or a cat who’s partial to Marvel movies. 

4. Charlie

Fun fact:  The original meaning of Charlie is “free man.” Individualistic cats can relate. 

3. Leo

The actor? The painter? The astrological fire sign? Whatever your attachment to the name, Leo’s a solid choice. 

2. Oliver

It doesn’t get more timeless than this titular Dickens moniker; the name Oliver  goes back to Medieval England.

1. Milo

And, drumroll, the most popular name for boy cats is Milo — a true classic.

Top 10 female cat names

10. Daisy

Nothing like a floral name for a gorgeous cat.

9. Cleo

A name meaning “to praise,” Cleo sums up how we feel about our cats.

8. Willow

A tree-based name for when flowers don’t quite cut it.

7. Kitty

For the pet parent who doesn’t want to overthink it.

6. Nala

Another Lion King reference...maybe in honor of Mufasa: The Lion King?

5. Callie

A name meaning “beautiful” for those extra-cute kitties.

4. Lucy

This popular name means “light” — perfect for the kitten bringing new light to your life. 

3. Bella

Another Twilight reference!

2. Lily

…And another floral name!

1. Luna

A pet-parent favorite, Luna is also 2024’s most popular name for girl dogs.