Merilee

Girl name

Merilee has been given to 1,150 babies in the U.S. since 1929. It peaked in 1961.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

1,150

Peak year

1961 (54 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1929

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Merilee — alternate spellings parents actually use.

7,434 babies since 1912

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merilee.

1,151 babies since 1914

1,157 babies since 1915

1,142 babies since 1918

1,162 babies since 1932

1,166 babies since 1915

1,133 babies since 1915

1,169 babies since 1944

1,131 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Merilee?

Merilee has been given to 1,150 babies in the U.S. since 1929. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merilee peak?

Merilee peaked in 1961, when 54 babies were given the name.

Is Merilee a girl or boy name?

Merilee is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merilee are girls).

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.