Merilee
girl nameMerilee entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #1325 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#1325
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4053 |
| 1930s | #3556 |
| 1940s | #1746 |
| 1950s | #1798 |
| 1960s | #2683 |
| 1970s | #4154 |
| 1980s | #7364 |
| 1990s | #14122 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Merilee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merilee alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merilee in 2025?
- Merilee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merilee most popular?
- Merilee peaked in 1942, reaching #1325 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merilee with classmates?
- Merilee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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