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Merrilee

Girl name · American · English

Merrilee is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Merrilee has the name Lee hiding inside it.
  • GenerationMerrilee peaked in 1942, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Merrilee you'd meet today is about 83 years old.
  • HistoryMerrilee first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025

030601923196020002023

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Merrilee

Merrilee is a girl name of American and English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American namesEnglish names

Other spellings of Merrilee

Unisex name: Meryle

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Questions about the name Merrilee

What is the origin of the name Merrilee?

Merrilee is American and English in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Merrilee turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Merrilee a boy or girl name?

Merrilee is a girl name.

How popular is the name Merrilee?

Merrilee is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #873 in 1942, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Merrilee?

If you like Merrilee, you might also like Meryle. Meryle is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Merrilee?

Merrilee is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.