girl's name
Merlee
MER-lee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 49
Merlee is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1937 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merlee Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 6 |
How Popular Is Merlee?
In 1937, Merlee was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merlee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merlee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merlee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merlee
- English MER-lee
Sibling Names for Merlee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merlee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merlee
How popular is the name Merlee?
In 1937, Merlee was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merlee a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlee is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merlee?
Merlee has 2 syllables.
When was Merlee most popular?
Merlee peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.