Millicent Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MIL-uh-sent //ˈmɪl.ɪ.sənt//
Origin: Old French; Latin; Germanic
Meaning: Old French: strong in work; Latin: industrious; Germanic: brave strength
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Millicent has its roots in the Old French name "Millicente," which itself derives from the Germanic elements "mild," meaning "gentle," and "swinth," meaning "strength." This etymological journey traces back to the Proto-Germanic *mildaz and *swinthaz, respectively. The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many Old French names were adopted into English society, particularly among the nobility and the emerging middle class.
The name Millicent thus reflects a blend of gentle strength, which has contributed to its enduring appeal over the centuries. Historically, Millicent has been associated with various notable figures, including Millicent of Wessex, a 10th-century English saint and the daughter of King Æthelred the Unready.
Her legacy, along with the name's presence in medieval texts, helped solidify Millicent's place in English culture. The name appears in literature as early as the 14th century, notably in Geoffrey Chaucer's works, which contributed to its recognition in the English-speaking world.
The name was further popularized in the 19th century through various literary works and the romanticized portrayal of medieval themes. Culturally, Millicent has been associated with qualities such as kindness and resilience, reflecting the meanings of its components.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Millie, which have been embraced in different contexts. The historical significance of Millicent, along with its gentle connotations, has allowed it to resonate through generations, maintaining a sense of nobility and grace.
Famous people named Millicent
In this section, you will find notable people named Millicent. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Millicent who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Millicent who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Millicent Simmonds is an actress best known for A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place Part II, and Wonderstruck.
Millicent Fawcett is a suffragist best known for her work in women's rights and the women's suffrage movement in the UK.
Fictional characters named Millicent
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Millicent is a fictional character from the book series Harry Potter. She is a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and a member of Slytherin House.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Millicent was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Millicent has ranked as high as #647 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Millicent has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Millicent is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Millicent was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Millicent (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Millicent.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 |
| 2023 | 114 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2021 | 135 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2019 | 125 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2017 | 133 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2015 | 83 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1988 | 55 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1984 | 48 |
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1981 | 65 |
| 1980 | 62 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1975 | 76 |
| 1974 | 63 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1972 | 69 |
| 1971 | 89 |
| 1970 | 103 |
| 1969 | 84 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1967 | 80 |
| 1966 | 91 |
| 1965 | 109 |
| 1964 | 106 |
| 1963 | 111 |
| 1962 | 108 |
| 1961 | 112 |
| 1960 | 119 |
| 1959 | 106 |
| 1958 | 98 |
| 1957 | 106 |
| 1956 | 111 |
| 1955 | 126 |
| 1954 | 118 |
| 1953 | 107 |
| 1952 | 82 |
| 1951 | 98 |
| 1950 | 102 |
| 1949 | 113 |
| 1948 | 109 |
| 1947 | 104 |
| 1946 | 84 |
| 1945 | 82 |
| 1944 | 96 |
| 1943 | 100 |
| 1942 | 102 |
| 1941 | 102 |
| 1940 | 101 |
| 1939 | 90 |
| 1938 | 112 |
| 1937 | 131 |
| 1936 | 155 |
| 1935 | 109 |
| 1934 | 132 |
| 1933 | 139 |
| 1932 | 150 |
| 1931 | 149 |
| 1930 | 170 |
| 1929 | 176 |
| 1928 | 226 |
| 1927 | 249 |
| 1926 | 220 |
| 1925 | 208 |
| 1924 | 211 |
| 1923 | 176 |
| 1922 | 180 |
| 1921 | 179 |
| 1920 | 189 |
| 1919 | 144 |
| 1918 | 141 |
| 1917 | 160 |
| 1916 | 120 |
| 1915 | 147 |
| 1914 | 108 |
| 1913 | 111 |
| 1912 | 71 |
| 1911 | 63 |
| 1910 | 54 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1907 | 30 |
| 1906 | 32 |
| 1905 | 24 |
| 1904 | 23 |
| 1903 | 27 |
| 1902 | 23 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1900 | 27 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1897 | 19 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1880 | 8 |