Marylee
Marylee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Mary (wished-for child, beloved, or bitter) and Lee (clearing or meadow).
Origin and history
Marylee is an American compound name combining Mary and Lee. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,385 babies in the United States have been named Marylee since 1880. It ranks #3050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.3 %)
- PA (19 %)
- CA (15.9 %)
- NJ (8.4 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 267 |
| 1920-1930 | 431 |
| 1930-1940 | 442 |
| 1940-1950 | 759 |
| 1950-1960 | 412 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Mary, Lee
Fun facts
- Marylee arose from the popular American naming trend of combining classic names with the suffix -lee in the early to mid-20th century.