This list combines 5,774 spelling variations into 1,000 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1980 is Michael, given to 72,056 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 42 different spellings, while Charisse has the highest confusion index at 92.5%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Shante showed the biggest improvement, moving up 497 positions from 915 to 418, while Brent had the largest drop, falling 17 positions from 171 to 188.

Looking at trends, Brianne shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1978–1980 are 4577.58% higher compared to 1971–1980), while Kim shows the steepest decline (74.11% lower). Compared to 1979, Renata had the largest rank improvement, moving up 318 positions to rank #490, while Damon fell 118 positions to rank #445.