501 to 600 Most Popular Boy Baby Names by Pronunciation in the US 1988 - 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: 555)
(295)
0.07 295
501 📈
(Org: 739)
(295)
0.45 295
501 📈
(Org: 535)
(295)
0.02 295
504 📈
(Org: 533)
(294)
- 294
505 📈
(Org: 618)
(291)
0.2 291
506 📈
(Org: 535)
(290)
- 290
507 📈
(Org: 742)
(288)
0.44 288
508 📈
(Org: 620)
(285)
0.19 285
508 📈
(Org: 545)
(285)
- 285
510 📈
(Org: 1124)
(283)
0.72 283
510 📈
(Org: 704)
(283)
0.37 283
512 📈
(Org: 736)
(281)
0.41 281
513 📈
(Org: 567)
(280)
0.05 280
513 📈
(Org: 769)
(280)
0.46 280
515 📈
(Org: 673)
(278)
0.29 278
515 📈
(Org: 560)
(278)
0.03 278
517 📈
(Org: 552)
(277)
- 277
518 📈
(Org: 554)
(275)
- 275
519 📈
(Org: 576)
(274)
0.07 274
520 📈
(Org: 644)
(273)
0.21 273
521 📈
(Org: 559)
(272)
- 272
521 📈
(Org: 584)
(272)
0.08 272
521 📈
(Org: 594)
(272)
0.09 272
521 📈
(Org: 772)
(272)
0.45 272
525 📈
(Org: 605)
(271)
0.11 271
525 📈
(Org: 801)
(271)
0.48 271
525 📈
(Org: 560)
(271)
- 271
528 📈
(Org: 563)
(270)
- 270
528 📈
(Org: 563)
(270)
- 270
530 📈
(Org: 647)
(269)
0.2 269
531 📈
(Org: 566)
(268)
- 268
532 📈
(Org: 587)
(267)
0.07 267
533 📈
(Org: 573)
(266)
0.02 266
534 📈
(Org: 569)
(265)
- 265
535 📈
(Org: 658)
(263)
0.22 263
535 📈
(Org: 570)
(263)
- 263
535 📈
(Org: 586)
(263)
0.05 263
538 📈
(Org: 575)
(262)
0.02 262
539 📈
(Org: 610)
(259)
0.07 259
539 📈
(Org: 578)
(259)
0.02 259
541 📈
(Org: 614)
(258)
0.07 258
542 📈
(Org: 806)
(257)
0.46 257
543 📈
(Org: 578)
(254)
- 254
544 📈
(Org: 987)
(253)
0.62 253
544 📈
(Org: 591)
(253)
0.02 253
544 📈
(Org: 598)
(253)
0.03 253
544 📈
(Org: 605)
(253)
0.05 253
544 📈
(Org: 614)
(253)
0.06 253
544 📈
(Org: 649)
(253)
0.16 253
550 📈
(Org: 603)
(251)
0.03 251
550 📈
(Org: 823)
(251)
0.47 251
552 📈
(Org: 610)
(249)
0.04 249
552 📈
(Org: 587)
(249)
- 249
552 📈
(Org: 587)
(249)
- 249
555 📈
(Org: 591)
(248)
- 248
556 📈
(Org: 637)
(247)
0.09 247
556 📈
(Org: 594)
(247)
- 247
558 📈
(Org: 597)
(246)
- 246
559 📈
(Org: 598)
(245)
- 245
560 📈
(Org: 602)
(244)
- 244
561 📈
(Org: 604)
(242)
- 242
562 📈
(Org: 605)
(241)
- 241
562 📈
(Org: 605)
(241)
- 241
562 📈
(Org: 618)
(241)
0.03 241
565 📈
(Org: 610)
(240)
- 240
565 📈
(Org: 610)
(240)
- 240
567 📈
(Org: 1307)
(238)
0.74 238
568 📈
(Org: 652)
(237)
0.11 237
569 📈
(Org: 617)
(236)
- 236
570 📈
(Org: 620)
(232)
- 232
571 📈
(Org: 622)
(231)
- 231
571 📈
(Org: 762)
(231)
0.33 231
573 📈
(Org: 623)
(230)
- 230
574 📈
(Org: 624)
(229)
- 229
574 📈
(Org: 780)
(229)
0.36 229
576 📈
(Org: 626)
(228)
- 228
576 📈
(Org: 626)
(228)
- 228
576 📈
(Org: 626)
(228)
- 228
576 📈
(Org: 626)
(228)
- 228
580 📈
(Org: 631)
(227)
- 227
581 📈
(Org: 633)
(226)
- 226
581 📈
(Org: 1164)
(226)
0.67 226
581 📈
(Org: 640)
(226)
0.02 226
584 📈
(Org: 635)
(225)
- 225
584 📈
(Org: 635)
(225)
- 225
586 📈
(Org: 671)
(224)
0.11 224
586 📈
(Org: 637)
(224)
- 224
588 📈
(Org: 639)
(223)
- 223
589 📈
(Org: 780)
(222)
0.34 222
589 📈
(Org: 773)
(222)
0.33 222
591 📈
(Org: 640)
(221)
- 221
591 📈
(Org: 640)
(221)
- 221
593 📈
(Org: 662)
(220)
0.08 220
594 📈
(Org: 662)
(219)
0.07 219
595 📈
(Org: 662)
(218)
0.07 218
595 📈
(Org: 654)
(218)
0.04 218
595 📈
(Org: 1012)
(218)
0.57 218
598 📈
(Org: 643)
(216)
- 216
599 📈
(Org: 644)
(215)
- 215
599 📈
(Org: 762)
(215)
0.28 215