Marlee
Marlee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pleasant seaside meadow, boundary wood, or rebellion/rebellious woman (via Marlene/Mary).
Origin and history
Marlee is an English name often derived as a modern phonetic spelling of Marley or as a diminutive blend of Marlene (from Mary and Magdalene). It gained steady popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a well-established choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
17,654 babies in the United States have been named Marlee since 1880. It ranks #1145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #466.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 194 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 180 |
| 1980-1990 | 473 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,064 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,431 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,871 |
Famous people named Marlee
- Marlee Matlin: Actress, Author
Nicknames
Mar, Lee, Mar-Mar
Fun facts
- Marlee saw a notable rise in awareness in the late 1980s following the success of Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin.
- It serves as a creative alternative spelling to Marley, incorporating the popular -lee suffix.