This list combines 2,425 spelling variations into 1,010 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1916 is Mary, given to 61,548 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 21 different spellings, while Elin has the highest confusion index at 84.7%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Veda showed the biggest improvement, moving up 144 positions from 383 to 239, while Norma had the largest drop, falling 10 positions from 109 to 119.

Looking at trends, Theda shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1914–1916 are 1182.26% higher compared to 1907–1916), while Bess shows the steepest decline (17.94% lower). Compared to 1915, Theda had the largest rank improvement, moving up 114 positions to rank #303, while Felicia fell 36 positions to rank #431.