This list combines 4,123 spelling variations into 1,003 grouped names based on shared pronunciations. The most popular name in 1993 is Michael, given to 51,762 babies in total. Learn more about how this works.

Nicholas has the most spelling variations with 41 different spellings, while Taryn has the highest confusion index at 90%, indicating the greatest diversity in how parents choose to spell it.

When combining spelling variations, Jerrell showed the biggest improvement, moving up 304 positions from 624 to 320, while Paul had the largest drop, falling 10 positions from 56 to 66.

Looking at trends, Jaylen shows the strongest upward momentum (births in 1991–1993 are 4417.3% higher compared to 1984–1993), while Ashley shows the steepest decline (65.75% lower). Compared to 1992, Savon had the largest rank improvement, moving up 229 positions to rank #510, while Garth fell 93 positions to rank #610.