This list combines 2,627 spelling variations into 1,017 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1939 is Mary, given to 55,089 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 21 different spellings, while Janiece has the highest confusion index at 83.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Aline showed the biggest improvement, moving up 180 positions from 462 to 282, while Susan had the largest drop, falling 6 positions from 44 to 50.

Looking at trends, Brenda shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1937–1939 are 1294.6% higher compared to 1930–1939), while Vilma shows the steepest decline (70.4% lower). Compared to 1938, Brenda had the largest rank improvement, moving up 141 positions to rank #86, while Shelva fell 63 positions to rank #462.