Merrilee
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Mirthful: Joyous. Also An Abbreviation Of Meredith.
- Origin
- English
Merrilee Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,866 baby girls have been named Merrilee. The name peaked in 1942 with 78 US births that year (rank #883).
Top States for Merrilee
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merrilee births are: California (195), Washington (85), Illinois (64).
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8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merrilee's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Merrilee
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marylee | Female | English |
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Compare Merrilee to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merrilee against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).