This list combines 2,025 spelling variations into 1,012 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1929 is Robert, given to 59,828 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Darrell has the most spelling variations with 14 different spellings, while Eulis has the highest confusion index at 87%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Arlen showed the biggest improvement, moving up 141 positions from 440 to 299, while Leo had the largest drop, falling 12 positions from 60 to 72.

Looking at trends, Hoover shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1927–1929 are 1276.69% higher compared to 1920–1929), while Woodrow shows the steepest decline (76.42% lower). Compared to 1928, Davie had the largest rank improvement, moving up 130 positions to rank #369, while Lindy fell 77 positions to rank #449.