Is Merilee a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Merilee is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Merilee?

MER-ee-lee · IPA: /ˈmɛr.iˌli/

Merilee Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMER-ee-lee / ˈmɛr.iˌli

English; American

Meaning

English: combination of 'Merry' and 'Lee'; American: derived from the name Marilee

Historical & Cultural Background

Merilee is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a blend of the names Merry and Lee, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by combining existing ones. The name is associated with a cheerful and joyful connotation due to its roots.

Trend Summary

Merilee has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Marilee
Merrilee

International Variants

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Famous people named Merilee

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Fictional characters named Merilee

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Sibling Suggestions

Marilyn Miriam Melody Megan Maya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Merilee was first seen in the United States in 1929. Merilee has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Utah, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Merilee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Merilee (1980)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1929	6
1930	7
1936	7
1937	9
1939	5
1940	12
1942	37
1943	22
1944	22
1945	16
1946	36
1947	31
1948	39
1949	37
1950	31
1951	34
1952	28
1953	38
1954	38
1955	37
1956	32
1957	45
1958	36
1959	21
1960	26
1961	54
1962	36
1963	25
1964	24
1965	24
1966	21
1967	12
1968	11
1969	21
1970	22
1971	22
1972	21
1973	16
1974	15
1975	18
1976	6
1977	15
1978	18
1979	16
1980	17
1981	13
1982	15
1983	7
1984	10
1985	8
1987	5
1988	5
1989	11
1998	5
2014	5