501 to 600 Most Popular Boy Baby Names by Pronunciation in the US 1961 - Combined Name Rankings

About Distortion Index

The Distortion Index shows how much the ranking might be skewed by alternative spellings of the same pronunciation. A higher index (closer to 1.0) means the main name represents a smaller portion of the total, indicating the ranking could be misleading. A lower index (closer to 0.0) means the main name dominates, making the ranking more accurate.

Low Distortion (0.07): Jayden (1,000) + Zayden (50) + Jaden (30) = Main name dominates
High Distortion (0.91): Jayden (100) + Zayden (800) + Jaden (200) = Alternative spellings dominate
Distortion Index Color Guide:
0.0-0.29 Low Distortion (Green) - Main name dominates
0.3-0.69 Medium Distortion (Orange) - Moderate alternative spellings
0.7-1.0 High Distortion (Red) - Alternative spellings dominate
Rank Adjustment Explanation:

Adjusted Rank: The primary rank shown reflects the combined count of all similar pronunciation names, providing a more accurate representation of the name's true popularity. Original Rank: The rank in parentheses shows the original ranking based on the main name only, before grouping similar pronunciations.

Rank Change Indicators:
📈 Rank improved (moved up)
📉 Rank declined (moved down)
➡️ Rank unchanged

Advanced Pronunciation Algorithm

We've developed a revolutionary pronunciation comparison algorithm that intelligently groups baby names with similar sounds and pronunciations. Our sophisticated system automatically corrects common typos and misspellings, ensuring accurate name grouping based on phonetic similarity rather than just spelling.

This cutting-edge algorithm uses advanced phonetic analysis to identify names that sound alike but may have different spellings, providing you with the most comprehensive and accurate baby name rankings by pronunciation. 💡 Understanding the Distortion Index is crucial for interpreting these results accurately. While our algorithm is highly accurate, if you notice any grouping errors, please let us know and we'll promptly resolve them.

🔍 Intelligent phonetic analysis and grouping
✏️ Automatic typo correction and misspelling detection
🎯 Accurate pronunciation-based name categorization

Boy Names

Ranking Name Distortion Index Count
501 📈
(Org: 549)
(206)
- 206
502 📈
(Org: 551)
(205)
- 205
503 📈
(Org: 553)
(203)
- 203
503 📈
(Org: 553)
(203)
- 203
505 📈
(Org: 589)
(202)
0.11 202
505 📈
(Org: 558)
(202)
0.02 202
507 📈
(Org: 577)
(201)
0.06 201
508 📈
(Org: 586)
(200)
0.09 200
509 📈
(Org: 555)
(199)
- 199
510 📈
(Org: 608)
(198)
0.14 198
511 📈
(Org: 558)
(197)
- 197
511 📈
(Org: 558)
(197)
- 197
511 📈
(Org: 611)
(197)
0.15 197
514 📈
(Org: 561)
(196)
- 196
515 📈
(Org: 562)
(194)
- 194
516 📈
(Org: 565)
(193)
- 193
516 📈
(Org: 565)
(193)
- 193
518 📈
(Org: 614)
(192)
0.13 192
518 📈
(Org: 579)
(192)
0.03 192
520 📈
(Org: 568)
(191)
- 191
520 📈
(Org: 583)
(191)
0.04 191
522 📈
(Org: 571)
(190)
- 190
522 📈
(Org: 663)
(190)
0.27 190
522 📈
(Org: 571)
(190)
- 190
522 📈
(Org: 571)
(190)
- 190
526 📈
(Org: 575)
(189)
- 189
527 📈
(Org: 577)
(188)
- 188
527 📈
(Org: 641)
(188)
0.21 188
527 📈
(Org: 649)
(188)
0.22 188
530 📈
(Org: 582)
(185)
- 185
530 📈
(Org: 625)
(185)
0.13 185
532 📈
(Org: 584)
(183)
- 183
532 📈
(Org: 584)
(183)
- 183
534 📈
(Org: 586)
(182)
- 182
535 📈
(Org: 656)
(181)
0.21 181
535 📈
(Org: 588)
(181)
- 181
537 📈
(Org: 592)
(177)
- 177
537 📈
(Org: 592)
(177)
- 177
537 📈
(Org: 592)
(177)
- 177
537 📈
(Org: 592)
(177)
- 177
541 📈
(Org: 596)
(176)
- 176
542 📈
(Org: 808)
(175)
0.49 175
543 📈
(Org: 600)
(174)
- 174
543 📈
(Org: 600)
(174)
- 174
545 📈
(Org: 602)
(173)
- 173
546 📈
(Org: 604)
(172)
- 172
546 📈
(Org: 614)
(172)
0.03 172
548 📈
(Org: 607)
(171)
- 171
548 📈
(Org: 707)
(171)
0.32 171
548 📈
(Org: 785)
(171)
0.45 171
551 📈
(Org: 610)
(169)
- 169
551 📈
(Org: 623)
(169)
0.04 169
553 📈
(Org: 611)
(168)
- 168
553 📈
(Org: 611)
(168)
- 168
555 📈
(Org: 679)
(166)
0.22 166
555 📈
(Org: 616)
(166)
- 166
555 📈
(Org: 627)
(166)
0.05 166
558 📈
(Org: 617)
(165)
- 165
558 📈
(Org: 651)
(165)
0.12 165
558 📈
(Org: 617)
(165)
- 165
558 📈
(Org: 617)
(165)
- 165
562 📈
(Org: 622)
(164)
- 164
563 📈
(Org: 762)
(163)
0.37 163
564 📈
(Org: 625)
(161)
- 161
565 📈
(Org: 1035)
(160)
0.64 160
565 📈
(Org: 639)
(160)
0.06 160
565 📈
(Org: 682)
(160)
0.21 160
568 📈
(Org: 627)
(158)
- 158
568 📈
(Org: 627)
(158)
- 158
570 📈
(Org: 782)
(157)
0.39 157
571 📈
(Org: 639)
(156)
0.04 156
571 📈
(Org: 699)
(156)
0.24 156
573 📈
(Org: 803)
(155)
0.42 155
574 📈
(Org: 641)
(154)
0.03 154
574 📈
(Org: 632)
(154)
- 154
574 📈
(Org: 661)
(154)
0.09 154
574 📈
(Org: 632)
(154)
- 154
578 📈
(Org: 635)
(153)
- 153
579 📈
(Org: 636)
(152)
- 152
579 📈
(Org: 636)
(152)
- 152
579 📈
(Org: 636)
(152)
- 152
582 📈
(Org: 659)
(150)
0.06 150
583 📈
(Org: 694)
(149)
0.19 149
583 📈
(Org: 641)
(149)
- 149
583 📈
(Org: 641)
(149)
- 149
586 📈
(Org: 703)
(148)
0.2 148
586 📈
(Org: 646)
(148)
- 148
586 📈
(Org: 646)
(148)
- 148
589 📈
(Org: 651)
(145)
- 145
589 📈
(Org: 651)
(145)
- 145
591 📈
(Org: 663)
(144)
0.03 144
591 📈
(Org: 676)
(144)
0.09 144
591 📈
(Org: 654)
(144)
- 144
594 📈
(Org: 656)
(143)
- 143
594 📈
(Org: 656)
(143)
- 143
594 📈
(Org: 808)
(143)
0.38 143
597 📈
(Org: 901)
(142)
0.49 142
598 📈
(Org: 699)
(141)
0.16 141
598 📈
(Org: 659)
(141)
- 141
600 📈
(Org: 719)
(140)
0.19 140