Marlee is a distinctive choice, ranked #1743 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Marlee in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1743
US Rank #509
About the Name Marlee
Marlee has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 391 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1135 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Marlee is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #509, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marlee
Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Marlee per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marlee in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marlee has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 391 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1135 in 2023. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Marlee is more popular in the US (#509) than in the UK (#1743). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Marlee include: Marlee Francois — Marlee François is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a winger for A-League Men club Auckland FC.; Marlee Powers — Marlee Powers is a Canadian curler from Halifax, Nova Scotia..
Marlee ranks #509 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
17
UK babies named Marlee (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 391 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marlee
Likely around 1 other Marlee in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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