Feminine dossier · first seen 1915
Marlee
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2008
Peak births
890
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
1915Peak 20082025
Quick answers about Marlee
How many people are named Marlee?
An estimated 17,261 living Americans are named Marlee.
How rare is Marlee?
Marlee is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 564 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 36.6% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Marlee?
The median age of a living American named Marlee is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 22 years old.
Is Marlee still popular?
Yes. Marlee is holding steady, with 564 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Marlee most common?
Marlee has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 3.5× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
36.6%
2025
564
All-time
17,654
Diaspora map
Marlee broke out in Arizona and Louisiana (2007) and became over-represented in 18 states over 17 years.
Broke out: Arizona and Louisiana, 2007 · over-represented in 18 states over 17 years