Millicent
From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Proto-Germanic roots *amalą (“hard work”) + *swinþaz (“strong”).
Every Millicent since 1880 — 11,825 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Millicent
Millicent is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,900 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 11,825 American babies have been named Millicent. Its peak came in 1927, when 249 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Millicent stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Millicent year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,900 |
| 2024 | 129 | #1,617 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,789 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,926 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1,560 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,942 |
| 2019 | 125 | #1,680 |
| 2018 | 120 | #1,723 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1,632 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,740 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2,273 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,088 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,011 |
| 2012 | 73 | #2,508 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,630 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,665 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,236 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,880 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,203 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,775 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,173 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,056 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,108 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,147 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,237 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,199 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,468 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,553 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,012 |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,781 |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,394 |
| 1970 | 103 | #1,138 |
| 1965 | 109 | #1,000 |
| 1960 | 119 | #984 |
| 1955 | 126 | #868 |
| 1950 | 102 | #882 |
| 1945 | 82 | #837 |
| 1940 | 101 | #696 |
| 1935 | 109 | #626 |
| 1930 | 170 | #516 |
| 1925 | 208 | #486 |
| 1920 | 189 | #503 |
| 1915 | 147 | #517 |
| 1910 | 54 | #562 |
| 1905 | 24 | #754 |
| 1900 | 27 | #696 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,032 |
| 1890 | 16 | #686 |
| 1885 | 9 | #781 |
| 1880 | 8 | #662 |
Famous people named Millicent
- Millicent Fawcett Social activist · 1847–1929
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Millicent mean?
From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Proto-Germanic roots *amalą (“hard work”) + *swinþaz (“strong”).
How popular is the name Millicent in 2025?
Millicent ranked #1,900 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Millicent?
11,825 babies have been named Millicent in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Millicent most popular?
Millicent peaked in 1927, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Millicent a boy or girl name?
Millicent is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Millicent rising or falling?
Millicent is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Millicent?
Well-known people named Millicent include Millicent Fawcett (social activist).