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Millicent
GirlGermanic, French· “strong in work”
- Meaning
- strong in work
- Origin
- Germanic, French
- Pronunciation
- MIH-lih-suhnt
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,900
- US babies 2025
- 103
- Best rank
- #435 (1927)
- Peak year
- 1927
Meaning and origin of Millicent
Millicent is a Germanic and French name that is usually said to mean “strong in work”.
Millicent comes from the Old French Melisent, derived from the Germanic Amalasuintha, which combines words usually explained as work and strength. The name was used by medieval nobility in France and England, and it became popular in England in later centuries. Millicent Fawcett, a leading campaigner for women's suffrage in Britain, gave the name a strong association with determination and progress. Today Millicent has a vintage, literary charm, and it offers nicknames like Millie and Milly for a friendlier everyday feel.
Popularity over time
Millicent has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 74 different years. Its best national rank was #435 in 1927, the same year it reached its highest count of 249 babies. In 2025, 103 babies were named Millicent, and it ranked #1,900 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #503 in 1920, #882 in 1950, #1,781 in 1980, #3,199 in 2000, #2,665 in 2010, and #1,900 in 2025. Of the 11,825 US girls named Millicent since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 1,337 babies. Since 2010, 1,664 more have been named Millicent.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ima, Emogene, Vilma, Delma, and Ardis.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Millicent ranked highest in Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #767 | 6 |
| Texas | #2156 | 10 |
| Florida | #2385 | 5 |
| California | #2998 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Millicent is usually pronounced MIH-lih-suhnt, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with M and ends in “-nt”.
Middle names for Millicent
A few middle names that flow with Millicent: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Millicent
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Millicent mean?
Millicent is a Germanic and French name that is usually said to mean “strong in work”.
What is the origin of the name Millicent?
Millicent has Germanic and French roots. Millicent comes from the Old French Melisent, derived from the Germanic Amalasuintha, which combines words usually explained as work and strength.
Is Millicent a popular name?
Not especially. Millicent ranked #1,900 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Millicent a boy or girl name?
Millicent is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Millicent?
Millicent is usually pronounced MIH-lih-suhnt. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings