Marilee
Marilee is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,685 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marilee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,369 babies have been named Marilee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilee is past its peak , currently ranked #8,685 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,685
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Marilee
Marilee is a girl name .
Marilee is currently ranked #8,685 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilee include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilee include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis