Marilee
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #535 in 1942
13 babies were named Marilee in the US in 2025. It has climbed 7,203 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marilee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marilee, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marilee would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarilee first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1942, when it ranked #535. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarilee has climbed 7,203 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Marilee
Marilee is a girl name of American and Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lee”. US birth records list Marilee for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 112 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #535 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:American namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.0 | 111,576 girls |
| 1920s | 34 | 29,104 girls |
| 1930s | 83 | 12,079 girls |
| 1940s | 116 | 8,598 girls |
| 1950s | 95 | 10,571 girls |
| 1960s | 59 | 17,056 girls |
| 1970s | 29 | 33,921 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,086 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,114 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,246 girls |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,507 girls |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 145,278 girls |
Other spellings of Marilee
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Marilee
What is the origin of the name Marilee?
Marilee has American, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Marilee a boy or girl name?
Marilee is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marilee?
Marilee ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#535).