401 to 500 Most Popular Boy Baby Names by Pronunciation in the US 1940 - 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: 427)
(191)
0.03 191
401 📈
(Org: 442)
(191)
0.1 191
403 📈
(Org: 427)
(186)
- 186
403 📈
(Org: 427)
(186)
- 186
405 📈
(Org: 466)
(183)
0.16 183
406 📈
(Org: 488)
(182)
0.23 182
406 📈
(Org: 436)
(182)
0.03 182
408 📈
(Org: 433)
(181)
- 181
408 📈
(Org: 457)
(181)
0.1 181
410 📈
(Org: 555)
(179)
0.37 179
411 📈
(Org: 434)
(178)
- 178
412 📈
(Org: 435)
(177)
- 177
413 📈
(Org: 436)
(176)
- 176
413 📈
(Org: 488)
(176)
0.2 176
415 📈
(Org: 443)
(175)
0.03 175
416 📈
(Org: 513)
(172)
0.26 172
416 📈
(Org: 483)
(172)
0.17 172
418 📈
(Org: 562)
(171)
0.35 171
419 📈
(Org: 443)
(170)
- 170
419 📈
(Org: 443)
(170)
- 170
421 📈
(Org: 447)
(169)
- 169
422 📈
(Org: 448)
(168)
- 168
423 📈
(Org: 449)
(167)
- 167
423 📈
(Org: 517)
(167)
0.25 167
425 📈
(Org: 450)
(166)
- 166
425 📈
(Org: 459)
(166)
0.04 166
427 📈
(Org: 568)
(165)
0.34 165
427 📈
(Org: 451)
(165)
- 165
427 📈
(Org: 451)
(165)
- 165
430 📈
(Org: 453)
(164)
- 164
431 📈
(Org: 455)
(163)
- 163
432 📈
(Org: 458)
(160)
- 160
433 📈
(Org: 460)
(158)
- 158
433 📈
(Org: 460)
(158)
- 158
435 📈
(Org: 462)
(156)
- 156
435 📈
(Org: 462)
(156)
- 156
437 📈
(Org: 622)
(155)
0.41 155
437 📈
(Org: 465)
(155)
- 155
439 📈
(Org: 468)
(152)
- 152
440 📈
(Org: 471)
(150)
- 150
440 📈
(Org: 471)
(150)
- 150
440 📈
(Org: 500)
(150)
0.1 150
440 📈
(Org: 471)
(150)
- 150
444 📈
(Org: 482)
(149)
0.04 149
445 📈
(Org: 576)
(147)
0.28 147
446 📈
(Org: 643)
(145)
0.4 145
447 📈
(Org: 480)
(144)
- 144
447 📈
(Org: 480)
(144)
- 144
449 📈
(Org: 540)
(143)
0.17 143
450 📈
(Org: 483)
(142)
- 142
450 📈
(Org: 483)
(142)
- 142
450 📈
(Org: 483)
(142)
- 142
453 📈
(Org: 488)
(140)
- 140
453 📈
(Org: 488)
(140)
- 140
453 📈
(Org: 488)
(140)
- 140
453 📈
(Org: 488)
(140)
- 140
457 📈
(Org: 521)
(139)
0.11 139
457 📈
(Org: 495)
(139)
- 139
459 📈
(Org: 497)
(137)
- 137
459 📈
(Org: 497)
(137)
- 137
461 📈
(Org: 532)
(136)
0.11 136
461 📈
(Org: 545)
(136)
0.15 136
463 📈
(Org: 508)
(135)
0.04 135
464 📈
(Org: 501)
(134)
- 134
465 📈
(Org: 702)
(133)
0.44 133
465 📈
(Org: 503)
(133)
- 133
467 📈
(Org: 521)
(132)
0.06 132
467 📈
(Org: 504)
(132)
- 132
467 📈
(Org: 560)
(132)
0.15 132
470 📈
(Org: 505)
(131)
- 131
470 📈
(Org: 505)
(131)
- 131
472 📈
(Org: 507)
(130)
- 130
473 📈
(Org: 510)
(128)
- 128
473 📈
(Org: 550)
(128)
0.1 128
473 📈
(Org: 524)
(128)
0.04 128
473 📈
(Org: 510)
(128)
- 128
477 📈
(Org: 513)
(127)
- 127
477 📈
(Org: 513)
(127)
- 127
477 📈
(Org: 582)
(127)
0.19 127
480 📈
(Org: 517)
(126)
- 126
480 📈
(Org: 517)
(126)
- 126
482 📈
(Org: 520)
(125)
- 125
483 📈
(Org: 729)
(124)
0.44 124
484 📈
(Org: 540)
(123)
0.04 123
484 📈
(Org: 524)
(123)
- 123
484 📈
(Org: 524)
(123)
- 123
487 📈
(Org: 528)
(122)
- 122
487 📈
(Org: 528)
(122)
- 122
487 📈
(Org: 528)
(122)
- 122
490 📈
(Org: 532)
(121)
- 121
490 📈
(Org: 613)
(121)
0.22 121
490 📈
(Org: 758)
(121)
0.45 121
490 📈
(Org: 532)
(121)
- 121
490 📈
(Org: 532)
(121)
- 121
495 📈
(Org: 536)
(120)
- 120
495 📈
(Org: 607)
(120)
0.21 120
495 📈
(Org: 536)
(120)
- 120
495 📈
(Org: 550)
(120)
0.04 120
499 📈
(Org: 555)
(119)
0.05 119
499 📈
(Org: 539)
(119)
- 119