This list combines 2,961 spelling variations into 1,001 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1941 is James, given to 67,007 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 22 different spellings, while Jerrell has the highest confusion index at 86.5%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Corinne showed the biggest improvement, moving up 242 positions from 672 to 430, while Henry had the largest drop, falling 14 positions from 65 to 79.

Looking at trends, Brenda shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1939–1941 are 2789.75% higher compared to 1932–1941), while Selma shows the steepest decline (53.52% lower). Compared to 1940, Jerilyn had the largest rank improvement, moving up 208 positions to rank #600, while Wendell fell 64 positions to rank #307.