This list combines 1,656 spelling variations into 1,009 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1903 is Mary, given to 14,365 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 12 different spellings, while Aline has the highest confusion index at 75.3%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Janet showed the biggest improvement, moving up 106 positions from 265 to 159, while Henrietta had the largest drop, falling 15 positions from 167 to 182.

Looking at trends, Booker shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1901–1903 are 335.9% higher compared to 1894–1903), while Grover shows the steepest decline (63.96% lower). Compared to 1902, Alton had the largest rank improvement, moving up 62 positions to rank #362, while Gertie fell 33 positions to rank #354.