Citizenship

Here's my experience regarding name change on the N400 application- I opted out at the time of the interview. In fact that was the very first question from the officer whether I want to wait for the court's availability for a judicial oath ceremony versus getting it done at the USCIS as soon as the next ceremony was offered. Given the current circumstances, they are indeed welcoming the idea and not put you on hold. Again it depends on the state. While some states offer them round the year many do not and clearly not a good option in AL where I applied.

Also your local probate court can do that anytime and you could even do that while your N400 is pending. If you can get it done and bring the certified court order with you to the interview they are going to accept it and have the new name reflected on the naturalization certificate. Good luck!