Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Marylee since 1900
Babies named Marylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 44 |
| 1910s | 267 |
| 1920s | 431 |
| 1930s | 442 |
| 1940s | 759 |
| 1950s | 412 |
| 1960s | 333 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Marylee is a compound name from the American blending trend of the early 1900s. It saw its peak in 1941 when U.S. births for the name reached their highest level. The name is rare today, with an estimated 1 in 178585 births in 2025, reflecting its status as a stable but uncommon choice. Its trajectory has remained consistently low since the mid-20th century, never reviving in the way some other vintage compounds have.
Marylee is a compound given name formed from the names Mary and Lee. Mary, of Hebrew origin, has been traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter'. Lee is an English surname derived from Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. Such combinations became fashionable in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Lee, Mare
Variants: Mary Lea, Mary Leigh, Marilyn
Sibling names for Marylee
Names that share Marylee's style, for a brother or sister.
