This list combines 5,440 spelling variations into 1,001 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1981 is Jennifer, given to 58,179 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 38 different spellings, while Charisse has the highest confusion index at 92%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Charisse showed the biggest improvement, moving up 363 positions from 647 to 284, while Beth had the largest drop, falling 14 positions from 123 to 137.

Looking at trends, Brianne shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1979–1981 are 2866.73% higher compared to 1972–1981), while Katina shows the steepest decline (76.74% lower). Compared to 1980, Tiara had the largest rank improvement, moving up 243 positions to rank #290, while Renata fell 212 positions to rank #483.