This list combines 1,959 spelling variations into 1,002 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1935 is Robert, given to 56,531 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Darrell has the most spelling variations with 18 different spellings, while Lindell has the highest confusion index at 83.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Gail showed the biggest improvement, moving up 115 positions from 314 to 199, while Marvin had the largest drop, falling 6 positions from 45 to 51.

Looking at trends, Delano shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1933–1935 are 1260.85% higher compared to 1926–1935), while Isadore shows the steepest decline (63.96% lower). Compared to 1934, Huey had the largest rank improvement, moving up 112 positions to rank #207, while Delano fell 71 positions to rank #397.