Marilee
Meaning
“An American compound of Mary, Hebrew, disputed meaning, and Lee, English surname, meadow.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Marilee peaked in the 1940s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Marilee
People given the name Marilee in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Marilee deep dive
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