This list combines 4,488 spelling variations into 1,001 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1971 is Jennifer, given to 57,951 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 32 different spellings, while Shante has the highest confusion index at 92.3%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Shante showed the biggest improvement, moving up 338 positions from 718 to 380, while Paula had the largest drop, falling 17 positions from 63 to 80.

Looking at trends, Chelsea shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1969–1971 are 2416.03% higher compared to 1962–1971), while Pam shows the steepest decline (84.67% lower). Compared to 1970, Yesenia had the largest rank improvement, moving up 359 positions to rank #312, while Penelope fell 69 positions to rank #493.