This list combines 3,231 spelling variations into 1,007 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1950 is Linda, given to 83,750 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 35 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, Aline showed the biggest improvement, moving up 221 positions from 582 to 361, while Martha had the largest drop, falling 13 positions from 32 to 45.

Looking at trends, Deborah shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1948–1950 are 1287.62% higher compared to 1941–1950), while Shelby shows the steepest decline (65.24% lower). Compared to 1949, Patrice had the largest rank improvement, moving up 160 positions to rank #310, while Ingrid fell 82 positions to rank #505.