Merrilee
girl nameMerrilee entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #873 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#873
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3458 |
| 1930s | #2782 |
| 1940s | #1223 |
| 1950s | #1334 |
| 1960s | #2248 |
| 1970s | #4004 |
| 1980s | #7602 |
| 1990s | #11936 |
| 2000s | #15462 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Merrilee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merrilee alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrilee in 2025?
- Merrilee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merrilee most popular?
- Merrilee peaked in 1942, reaching #873 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merrilee with classmates?
- Merrilee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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