This list combines 3,545 spelling variations into 1,000 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1952 is James, given to 87,324 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 88.8%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Dena showed the biggest improvement, moving up 292 positions from 787 to 495, while Wayne had the largest drop, falling 18 positions from 80 to 98.

Looking at trends, Mindy shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1950–1952 are 2458.82% higher compared to 1943–1952), while Pat shows the steepest decline (67.89% lower). Compared to 1951, Vanessa had the largest rank improvement, moving up 280 positions to rank #475, while Marva fell 93 positions to rank #735.