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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marylee — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Maryland|Marylin
EnglishGirl↑↑ Surging

Marylee

MARE-ee-LEE · 3 syllables

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Girl
#12936
↑↑ Surging
#12936
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#8856 in 2022
5yr change
+1602 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12936 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Marylee

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #12936

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1602 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
28 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishCompoundClassicVintageGirl3-syllableMid-centuryTraditionalAmericanRareRetro
Character
graceful kindnessgentle strengthsteadfast loyaltycreative spiritwarm compassion
STRONG
High confidence

Marylee is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12936 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1602 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12936 · very rare
Marylee at a Glance
Meaning:Combination of Mary (beloved, of the sea) and Lee (meadow or clearing). A classic American compound blending religious tradition with pastoral simplicity.
Language root:Hebrew + English
Peak rank:#8856 in 2022
5yr change:+1602 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Marlee◈MariahMarilynnMarilynMarilee
Similar Style
ShirleyBeverlyAudreyDorothyRosemary
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marylee
BettyCarolSusanPatriciaDianeNancyJanetRuth
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marylee · Overview
Summary

Marylee is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12936 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marylee scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1602 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Vintage character
Marylee carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Marylee is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
marylee.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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