Millicent Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIL-uh-sent / /ˈmɪl.ɪ.sənt/Old French; Latin; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: strong in work; Latin: industrious; Germanic: brave strength
Historical & Cultural Background
Millicent has roots in Old French and Latin, deriving from the elements 'mel' meaning 'honey' and 'cent' meaning 'hundred'. It was popularized in medieval England and has been used in various forms throughout history. The name has seen a resurgence in interest in recent years, often associated with vintage charm.
Trend Summary
Millicent has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, reflecting a broader trend towards vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Millie
- Milly
International Variants
- Millicente (Italian)
- Millicent (English)
Famous people named Millicent
Millicent Fawcett was a British suffragist and feminist known for her work in advocating for women's rights.
Millicent Simmonds is an American actress recognized for her role in the film 'A Quiet Place'.
Millicent Martin is a British actress and singer known for her performances in television and theater.
Millicent Rogers was an American socialite and philanthropist known for her contributions to Native American art.
Fictional characters named Millicent
Millicent Bystander is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for her role as a student at Hogwarts.
Millicent Bulstrode is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, recognized as a Slytherin student.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Millicent (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 10 | |
CA | 9 | |
PA | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
MO | 6 | |
NC | 6 | |
OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 8 |
1882 | 6 |
1883 | 9 |
1884 | 5 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 11 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 11 |
1889 | 15 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 9 |
1892 | 10 |
1893 | 15 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 11 |
1896 | 16 |
1897 | 19 |
1898 | 14 |
1899 | 15 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 27 |
1904 | 23 |
1905 | 24 |
1906 | 32 |
1907 | 30 |
1908 | 39 |
1909 | 42 |
1910 | 54 |
1911 | 63 |
1912 | 71 |
1913 | 111 |
1914 | 108 |
1915 | 147 |
1916 | 120 |
1917 | 160 |
1918 | 141 |
1919 | 144 |
1920 | 189 |
1921 | 179 |
1922 | 180 |
1923 | 176 |
1924 | 211 |
1925 | 208 |
1926 | 220 |
1927 | 249 |
1928 | 226 |
1929 | 176 |
1930 | 170 |
1931 | 149 |
1932 | 150 |
1933 | 139 |
1934 | 132 |
1935 | 109 |
1936 | 155 |
1937 | 131 |
1938 | 112 |
1939 | 90 |
1940 | 101 |
1941 | 102 |
1942 | 102 |
1943 | 100 |
1944 | 96 |
1945 | 82 |
1946 | 84 |
1947 | 104 |
1948 | 109 |
1949 | 113 |
1950 | 102 |
1951 | 98 |
1952 | 82 |
1953 | 107 |
1954 | 118 |
1955 | 126 |
1956 | 111 |
1957 | 106 |
1958 | 98 |
1959 | 106 |
1960 | 119 |
1961 | 112 |
1962 | 108 |
1963 | 111 |
1964 | 106 |
1965 | 109 |
1966 | 91 |
1967 | 80 |
1968 | 100 |
1969 | 84 |
1970 | 103 |
1971 | 89 |
1972 | 69 |
1973 | 70 |
1974 | 63 |
1975 | 76 |
1976 | 65 |
1977 | 70 |
1978 | 54 |
1979 | 51 |
1980 | 62 |
1981 | 65 |
1982 | 59 |
1983 | 62 |
1984 | 48 |
1985 | 54 |
1986 | 54 |
1987 | 44 |
1988 | 55 |
1989 | 38 |
1990 | 47 |
1991 | 41 |
1992 | 58 |
1993 | 43 |
1994 | 35 |
1995 | 32 |
1996 | 40 |
1997 | 48 |
1998 | 30 |
1999 | 36 |
2000 | 43 |
2001 | 43 |
2002 | 31 |
2003 | 48 |
2004 | 51 |
2005 | 34 |
2006 | 41 |
2007 | 54 |
2008 | 62 |
2009 | 52 |
2010 | 68 |
2011 | 68 |
2012 | 73 |
2013 | 97 |
2014 | 93 |
2015 | 83 |
2016 | 120 |
2017 | 133 |
2018 | 120 |
2019 | 125 |
2020 | 99 |
2021 | 135 |
2022 | 104 |
2023 | 114 |
2024 | 126 |