Girl
Millicent
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About Millicent
Here's a vintage name experiencing revival, bringing Victorian-era elegance into contemporary contexts. The formal quality provides gravitas and distinction, suggesting intellectual depth and refined sensibilities. It's substantial—three syllables that demand attention and respect—yet nickname options provide flexibility for different life stages and social situations. The name evokes images of classic literature, proper tea services, and timeless grace. Choosing this signals appreciation for history and tradition while making a countercultural statement against ultra-modern, invented names. It's decidedly feminine with old-world charm, perfect for parents who want their daughter to carry a piece of the past into the future with dignity and style.
Popularity of the Name Millicent
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #662 | |||
| 1882 | #871 | |||
| 1883 | #676 | |||
| 1885 | #781 | |||
| 1886 | #719 | |||
| 1887 | #776 | |||
| 1888 | #824 | |||
| 1889 | #678 | |||
| 1890 | #686 | |||
| 1891 | #986 | |||
| 1892 | #996 | |||
| 1893 | #784 | |||
| 1894 | #773 | |||
| 1896 | #831 | |||
| 1897 | #732 | |||
| 1898 | #948 | |||
| 1899 | #862 | |||
| 1900 | #696 | #124 | ||
| 1902 | #732 | #134 | ||
| 1903 | #649 | |||
| 1904 | #749 | |||
| 1905 | #754 | |||
| 1906 | #639 | |||
| 1907 | #701 | #145 | ||
| 1908 | #609 | |||
| 1909 | #603 | #178 | ||
| 1910 | #562 | |||
| 1911 | #525 | #128 | ||
| 1912 | #574 | #155 | ||
| 1913 | #483 | #174 | ||
| 1914 | #536 | #182 | ||
| 1915 | #517 | #173 | ||
| 1916 | #618 | #188 | ||
| 1917 | #529 | #159 | ||
| 1918 | #601 | #170 | ||
| 1919 | #578 | |||
| 1920 | #503 | |||
| 1921 | #533 | |||
| 1922 | #524 | |||
| 1923 | #541 | |||
| 1924 | #482 | |||
| 1925 | #486 | |||
| 1926 | #468 | |||
| 1927 | #435 | |||
| 1928 | #458 | |||
| 1929 | #511 | |||
| 1930 | #516 | |||
| 1931 | #542 | |||
| 1932 | #535 | |||
| 1933 | #539 | |||
| 1934 | #560 | |||
| 1935 | #626 | |||
| 1936 | #521 | |||
| 1937 | #591 | |||
| 1938 | #649 | |||
| 1939 | #721 | |||
| 1940 | #696 | |||
| 1941 | #698 | |||
| 1942 | #750 | |||
| 1943 | #782 | |||
| 1944 | #784 | |||
| 1945 | #837 | |||
| 1946 | #916 | |||
| 1947 | #859 | |||
| 1948 | #839 | |||
| 1949 | #829 | |||
| 1950 | #881 | |||
| 1951 | #931 | |||
| 1953 | #910 | |||
| 1954 | #884 | |||
| 1955 | #867 | |||
| 1956 | #960 | |||
| 1960 | #983 | |||
| 1965 | #1000 | |||
| 1997 | #339 | |||
| 1998 | #291 | |||
| 1999 | #320 | |||
| 2000 | #352 | |||
| 2001 | #379 | |||
| 2002 | #363 | #732 | ||
| 2003 | #424 | |||
| 2004 | #359 | |||
| 2005 | #372 | #804 | ||
| 2006 | #410 | #892 | ||
| 2007 | #379 | #994 | ||
| 2008 | #458 | #335 | ||
| 2009 | #510 | |||
| 2010 | #584 | |||
| 2011 | #518 | |||
| 2012 | #567 | |||
| 2013 | #543 | |||
| 2014 | #651 | |||
| 2015 | #537 | |||
| 2016 | #684 | |||
| 2017 | #616 | |||
| 2018 | #596 | |||
| 2019 | #617 | |||
| 2020 | #883 | |||
| 2021 | #699 | |||
| 2022 | #818 | |||
| 2024 | #861 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Millicent
- Millicente
- Millicenda
- Melisent
- Melisende
Names Similar to Millicent
Nicknames for Millicent
- Milly
- Millie
- Cent
- Cece
Famous People Named Millicent
| Millicent Fawcett | British suffragist and women's rights activist |
| Millicent Fenwick | American politician and diplomat |
| Millicent Martin | English actress and singer |
| Millicent Garrett Fawcett | British author and suffragist |
| Millicent Hearst | American philanthropist and socialite |
| Millicent Rogers | American heiress, fashion icon, and art collector |
| Millicent Patrick | American actress, artist, and special effects designer |
| Millicent Simmonds | American actress known for her roles in "A Quiet Place" films |
| Millicent Siegel | American dancer and wife of gangster Benjamin Siegel |
| Millicent Collins | Australian politician and Senator |
| Millicent Martin Emery | British television presenter and journalist |
| Millicent Bagot | English painter and illustrator |
| Millicent Borges Accardi | American poet and writer |
| Millicent McMillan | Canadian Olympic rower |
| Millicent Lillian Entwistle | British actress known for her tragic suicide |
| Millicent Shelton | American television director and producer |
| Millicent Dolly May Small | Jamaican singer known for her hit "My Boy Lollipop" |
| Millicent Sowerby | English children's book illustrator |
| Millicent Johnnie | American basketball player and coach |
Characters Named Millicent
| Millicent Bulstrode | A character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Millicent Gergich | A character on the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Millicent Huxtable | A character in the novel "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by Ann Brashares |
| Millicent Simmonds | A character in the movie "Wonderstruck" - played by the actress with the same name |
| Millicent Cumberbatch | A character in the TV show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" |
| Millicent Forbes | A character in the novel "A Lion Among Men" by Gregory Maguire |
| Millicent "Millie" Harris | A character in the TV show "The Bold Type" |
| Millicent Johnson | A character in the film "Sex and the City 2" |
| Millicent Simmons | A character in the TV series "The Society" |
| Millicent Barnes | A character in the classic "The Twilight Zone" episode "Mirror Image" |
| Millicent Fairweather | A character in the TV show "Charmed" |
| Millicent Min | A character in the book "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" by Lisa Yee |
| Millicent "Millie" Loomis | A character in the film "Psycho" |
| Millicent Meeker | A character in the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Millicent Torkelson | A character in the TV show "The Torkelsons" |
| Millicent "Millie" Kentner | A character in the TV show "Freaks and Geeks" |
| Millicent Brocklehurst | A character in Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre" |
| Millicent Margaret Amanda MacKenzie | A character in the TV show "NewsRadio" |
| Millicent Clyde | A character in the children's book series "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" by Lisa Yee |