This list combines 2,194 spelling variations into 1,009 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1955 is Michael, given to 93,285 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Darrell has the most spelling variations with 24 different spellings, while Jerrell has the highest confusion index at 85.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Quentin showed the biggest improvement, moving up 155 positions from 526 to 371, while Peter had the largest drop, falling 6 positions from 35 to 41.

Looking at trends, Shane shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1953–1955 are 1097.83% higher compared to 1946–1955), while Dick shows the steepest decline (66.61% lower). Compared to 1954, Davie had the largest rank improvement, moving up 127 positions to rank #335, while Richie fell 74 positions to rank #423.