This list combines 2,639 spelling variations into 1,000 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1924 is Mary, given to 73,683 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Catherine has the most spelling variations with 22 different spellings, while Elin has the highest confusion index at 86%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Noreen showed the biggest improvement, moving up 167 positions from 510 to 343, while Alma had the largest drop, falling 7 positions from 87 to 94.

Looking at trends, Aris shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1922–1924 are 1189.29% higher compared to 1915–1924), while Belle shows the steepest decline (39.16% lower). Compared to 1923, Willodean had the largest rank improvement, moving up 96 positions to rank #410, while Aris fell 116 positions to rank #488.