Millicent

Girl name

Millicent has been given to 11,825 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1927.

Meaning & origin /ˈmɪlɪsənt/

From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Proto-Germanic roots *amalą (“hard work”) + *swinþaz (“strong”).

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

11,825

Peak year

1927 (249 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +24%

Gender split

All girls

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Millicent.

Leoragirl

12,125 babies since 1880

Florinegirl

11,259 babies since 1883

Manuelagirl

11,068 babies since 1880

Franciscagirl

12,643 babies since 1882

Wildagirl

12,774 babies since 1880

Artieunisex

10,816 babies since 1880

Rethagirl

10,597 babies since 1884

Margretgirl

10,068 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Millicent?

Millicent has been given to 11,825 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Millicent peak?

Millicent peaked in 1927, when 249 babies were given the name.

Is Millicent a girl or boy name?

Millicent is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Millicent are girls).

Get new name insights first

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.