401 to 500 Most Popular Boy Baby Names by Pronunciation in the US 1972 - 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
401 📈
(Org: 436)
(335)
0.01 335
402 📈
(Org: 460)
(330)
0.12 330
403 📈
(Org: 439)
(326)
- 326
403 📈
(Org: 454)
(326)
0.07 326
405 📈
(Org: 440)
(324)
- 324
405 📈
(Org: 440)
(324)
- 324
407 📈
(Org: 442)
(322)
- 322
407 📈
(Org: 454)
(322)
0.06 322
407 📈
(Org: 467)
(322)
0.12 322
410 📈
(Org: 443)
(321)
- 321
411 📈
(Org: 444)
(320)
- 320
411 📈
(Org: 488)
(320)
0.19 320
413 📈
(Org: 461)
(317)
0.08 317
414 📈
(Org: 446)
(316)
- 316
415 📈
(Org: 448)
(313)
- 313
415 📈
(Org: 448)
(313)
- 313
415 📈
(Org: 448)
(313)
- 313
418 📈
(Org: 463)
(307)
0.06 307
419 📈
(Org: 451)
(304)
- 304
420 📈
(Org: 453)
(303)
- 303
420 📈
(Org: 470)
(303)
0.08 303
422 📈
(Org: 464)
(302)
0.05 302
423 📈
(Org: 456)
(300)
- 300
424 📈
(Org: 475)
(299)
0.09 299
425 📈
(Org: 484)
(295)
0.11 295
426 📈
(Org: 545)
(294)
0.28 294
427 📈
(Org: 458)
(293)
- 293
427 📈
(Org: 458)
(293)
- 293
429 📈
(Org: 671)
(291)
0.51 291
429 📈
(Org: 562)
(291)
0.3 291
429 📈
(Org: 482)
(291)
0.09 291
429 📈
(Org: 480)
(291)
0.09 291
433 📈
(Org: 462)
(290)
- 290
434 📈
(Org: 464)
(287)
- 287
435 📈
(Org: 466)
(284)
- 284
436 📈
(Org: 535)
(282)
0.22 282
436 📈
(Org: 588)
(282)
0.35 282
438 📈
(Org: 469)
(281)
- 281
438 📈
(Org: 635)
(281)
0.45 281
440 📈
(Org: 471)
(278)
- 278
440 📈
(Org: 545)
(278)
0.24 278
442 📈
(Org: 473)
(274)
- 274
443 📈
(Org: 475)
(273)
- 273
444 📈
(Org: 489)
(272)
0.06 272
445 📈
(Org: 564)
(269)
0.25 269
445 📈
(Org: 486)
(269)
0.02 269
447 📈
(Org: 529)
(268)
0.16 268
447 📈
(Org: 479)
(268)
- 268
449 📈
(Org: 497)
(267)
0.05 267
450 📈
(Org: 480)
(266)
- 266
451 📈
(Org: 482)
(265)
- 265
452 📈
(Org: 487)
(262)
- 262
453 📈
(Org: 508)
(258)
0.08 258
454 📈
(Org: 489)
(257)
- 257
454 📈
(Org: 568)
(257)
0.23 257
456 📈
(Org: 698)
(256)
0.48 256
456 📈
(Org: 526)
(256)
0.12 256
458 📈
(Org: 492)
(255)
- 255
458 📈
(Org: 492)
(255)
- 255
458 📈
(Org: 519)
(255)
0.1 255
458 📈
(Org: 492)
(255)
- 255
462 📈
(Org: 508)
(254)
0.06 254
462 📈
(Org: 495)
(254)
- 254
464 📈
(Org: 519)
(253)
0.09 253
465 📈
(Org: 556)
(252)
0.18 252
466 📈
(Org: 499)
(251)
- 251
466 📈
(Org: 516)
(251)
0.08 251
468 📈
(Org: 573)
(250)
0.23 250
469 📈
(Org: 500)
(249)
- 249
470 📈
(Org: 911)
(247)
0.69 247
471 📈
(Org: 501)
(246)
- 246
471 📈
(Org: 508)
(246)
0.03 246
473 📈
(Org: 502)
(245)
- 245
473 📈
(Org: 502)
(245)
- 245
475 📈
(Org: 506)
(244)
- 244
476 📈
(Org: 577)
(243)
0.21 243
476 📈
(Org: 554)
(243)
0.15 243
478 📈
(Org: 507)
(242)
- 242
479 📈
(Org: 692)
(241)
0.44 241
480 📈
(Org: 549)
(239)
0.12 239
481 📈
(Org: 516)
(238)
0.03 238
481 📈
(Org: 508)
(238)
- 238
481 📈
(Org: 508)
(238)
- 238
484 📈
(Org: 513)
(236)
- 236
484 📈
(Org: 569)
(236)
0.16 236
486 📈
(Org: 514)
(235)
- 235
487 📈
(Org: 515)
(233)
- 233
488 📈
(Org: 542)
(232)
0.07 232
489 📈
(Org: 519)
(230)
- 230
489 📈
(Org: 529)
(230)
0.03 230
491 📈
(Org: 583)
(229)
0.18 229
491 📈
(Org: 522)
(229)
- 229
493 📈
(Org: 524)
(228)
- 228
494 📈
(Org: 593)
(227)
0.2 227
495 📈
(Org: 707)
(226)
0.43 226
495 📈
(Org: 526)
(226)
- 226
495 📈
(Org: 526)
(226)
- 226
498 📈
(Org: 529)
(224)
- 224
499 📈
(Org: 535)
(221)
- 221
499 📈
(Org: 551)
(221)
0.05 221