NAME PROFILE
Merilee
Derived from the English word 'merrily,' meaning joyful or lighthearted; also a variant of Mary combined with Lee, meaning beloved meadow. This name suggests a person with a bright, sunny disposition who brings laughter and a song-like rhythm to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,150 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1942 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 67%NY — 12%WA — 8%UT — 8%OR — 4%
Notable People
Merrilee Rush (Singer, 'Angel of the Morning') · Merrilee Fullerton (Politician and Physician) · Merilee Heifetz (Literary Agent) · Merrilee K. Moss (Author and Playwright) · Merilee Kern (Journalist and TV Host)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MeriLeeMimi
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