This list combines 1,400 spelling variations into 1,037 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1891 is Mary, given to 11,704 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 12 different spellings, while Evelina has the highest confusion index at 74.2%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Janet showed the biggest improvement, moving up 72 positions from 197 to 125, while Eliza had the largest drop, falling 8 positions from 121 to 129.

Looking at trends, Gladys shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1889–1891 are 368.79% higher compared to 1882–1891), while Myrta shows the steepest decline (37.64% lower). Compared to 1890, Esta had the largest rank improvement, moving up 32 positions to rank #240, while Alzina fell 35 positions to rank #278.