This list combines 5,882 spelling variations into 1,000 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1983 is Michael, given to 71,298 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Jacqueline has the most spelling variations with 44 different spellings, while Charisse has the highest confusion index at 92.6%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Kiana showed the biggest improvement, moving up 504 positions from 948 to 444, while Wesley had the largest drop, falling 19 positions from 198 to 217.

Looking at trends, Kellen shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1981–1983 are 2115.31% higher compared to 1974–1983), while Tammy shows the steepest decline (70.62% lower). Compared to 1982, Marquita had the largest rank improvement, moving up 655 positions to rank #213, while Dusty fell 96 positions to rank #625.