This list combines 2,724 spelling variations into 1,005 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1919 is Mary, given to 66,150 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 22 different spellings, while Margarete has the highest confusion index at 83.7%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Aline showed the biggest improvement, moving up 236 positions from 556 to 320, while Victoria had the largest drop, falling 12 positions from 258 to 270.

Looking at trends, Quentin shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1917–1919 are 1380.07% higher compared to 1910–1919), while Belle shows the steepest decline (7.97% lower). Compared to 1918, Marilyn had the largest rank improvement, moving up 82 positions to rank #470, while Woodrow fell 84 positions to rank #220.