This list combines 1,668 spelling variations into 1,006 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1904 is Mary, given to 15,061 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 13 different spellings, while Aline has the highest confusion index at 76%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Janet showed the biggest improvement, moving up 121 positions from 267 to 146, while Lottie had the largest drop, falling 11 positions from 159 to 170.

Looking at trends, Booker shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1902–1904 are 406.49% higher compared to 1895–1904), while Grover shows the steepest decline (58.33% lower). Compared to 1903, Alton had the largest rank improvement, moving up 138 positions to rank #224, while Dewey fell 51 positions to rank #360.