This list combines 1,651 spelling variations into 1,061 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1906 is Mary, given to 16,401 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 12 different spellings, while Margarete has the highest confusion index at 78.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Corinne showed the biggest improvement, moving up 81 positions from 245 to 164, while Miriam had the largest drop, falling 14 positions from 162 to 176.

Looking at trends, Maxine shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1904–1906 are 247.52% higher compared to 1897–1906), while Christy shows the steepest decline (45.21% lower). Compared to 1905, Maureen had the largest rank improvement, moving up 37 positions to rank #249, while Thersa fell 52 positions to rank #354.