Millicent
How to say it: MIL-ih-sent · /ˈmɪlɪsənt/
From Germanic elements meaning 'work-strong' - medieval name revived in 19th-century England.
Millicent was the 1,476th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 103 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,517 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,476 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 103 |
| Share of births | 1 in 32,187 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,517 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Millicent peaked in the 1920s, nearly vanished by the 1990s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Parents who love Millicent also love
Nicknames
- Millie
- Milly
Honouring a Millicent in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Millicent is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
Famous people named Millicent
- Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847–1929)English politician, writer, and activist
- Millicent Simmonds (born 2003)American actress
- Millicent Fenwick (1910–1992)American politician
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