Marilee
Girl nameMarilee has been given to 7,434 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1947. In 2025, about 1 in 123,636 girls was named Marilee.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,434
Peak year
1947 (221 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -35%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Marilee's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #714 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marilee — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marilee.
Sibling name ideas for Marilee
Same era and popularity as Marilee, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marilee?
Marilee has been given to 7,434 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marilee peak?
Marilee peaked in 1947, when 221 babies were given the name.
Is Marilee a girl or boy name?
Marilee is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marilee are girls).
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