This list combines 3,669 spelling variations into 1,004 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1954 is Deborah, given to 102,996 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 37 different spellings, while Janiece has the highest confusion index at 90.8%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Nikki showed the biggest improvement, moving up 327 positions from 819 to 492, while Gloria had the largest drop, falling 22 positions from 84 to 106.

Looking at trends, Vanessa shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1952–1954 are 3179.44% higher compared to 1945–1954), while Pat shows the steepest decline (67.63% lower). Compared to 1953, Sheree had the largest rank improvement, moving up 349 positions to rank #498, while Dixie fell 68 positions to rank #495.