This list combines 3,050 spelling variations into 1,001 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1946 is Mary, given to 67,947 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Cheryl has the most spelling variations with 28 different spellings, while Janiece has the highest confusion index at 85%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Dena showed the biggest improvement, moving up 208 positions from 541 to 333, while Paula had the largest drop, falling 12 positions from 69 to 81.

Looking at trends, Deidre shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1944–1946 are 2329.29% higher compared to 1937–1946), while Shelby shows the steepest decline (60.39% lower). Compared to 1945, Suzette had the largest rank improvement, moving up 190 positions to rank #342, while Selena fell 69 positions to rank #550.