Travis Kelce's Surname Tops Trending Dog Names in 2023

Popularity of the name 'Kelce' for pets surges amid NFL star's romance with Taylor Swift, according to Rover.

Travis Kelce's surname has become a top trending dog name in 2023, with a 135% increase in popularity, according to data from pet services company Rover.
The surge in popularity of the name 'Kelce' for pets is attributed to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's high-profile relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
Other popular dog names in 2023 include Charlie, Max, Cooper, Milo, and Buddy for male dogs, and Luna, Bella, Daisy, Lucy, and Lilly for female dogs.
Names inspired by 90s and early 2000s pop culture are also trending, with 'Alanis' up 547%, 'Drew Barrymore' up 297%, and 'Ginger Spice' up 47%.
Sports-inspired names are also trending, with 'Celtic' up 347%, 'Trae', after Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, up 222%, and 'Nikola', after two-time Utah Jazz MVP Nikola Jokic, up 147%.