This list combines 1,469 spelling variations into 1,032 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1895 is Mary, given to 13,461 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 11 different spellings, while Evelina has the highest confusion index at 73.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Janet showed the biggest improvement, moving up 82 positions from 193 to 111, while Nellie had the largest drop, falling 6 positions from 29 to 35.

Looking at trends, Thelma shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1893–1895 are 508.97% higher compared to 1886–1895), while Myrta shows the steepest decline (52.65% lower). Compared to 1894, Thelma had the largest rank improvement, moving up 57 positions to rank #179, while Modena fell 83 positions to rank #303.