Marlee

Marlee: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSurname origin#536 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Marlee

  • A female given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Variant of Marley.

How popular is Marlee?

#536girls, 2025
577U.S. babies in 2025
#367peak rank (2008)
17,923babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17,654 girls and 269 boys in the U.S. have been named Marlee (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #367 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #4310 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #536 for girls, with 577 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Marlee FAQ

What does the name Marlee mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Marley.

What is the origin of the name Marlee?

Marlee is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Marlee?

Since 1880, 17,654 girls and 269 boys in the U.S. have been named Marlee (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #367 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #4310 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #536 for girls, with 577 babies given the name.

Is Marlee a boy or girl name?

Marlee is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,654 girls and 269 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.