Madelynn vs Nellie
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Madelynn
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #524
- Peak
- #374 (2009)
- Babies in 2025
- 573
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, CA, OH
VS
Nellie
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #533
- Peak
- #14 (1881)
- Babies in 2025
- 567
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, OH
The verdict
Madelynn is the more popular pick (#524 vs #533). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Madelynn is a steady, dependable choice, Nellie is a vintage name making a comeback.
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