Millicent
Girl name · #1896 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Millicent? In official American birth records, Millicent has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 103 baby girls were named Millicent, placing it at #1896 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2259, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,476 girls born in 2025 was named Millicent.
Babies named Millicent per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Millicent first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1927, when 249 girls were named Millicent — good for #434 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Millicent against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Millicent in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Millicent is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Millicent will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Millicent is most common
State-level data for Millicent is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Millicent
Statistically, parents drawn to Millicent tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Manuela, Magdalene, Rosaline, Leonora, and Rosella.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Millicent | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1896 |
| 2024 | 129 | #1613 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1780 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1918 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1554 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1924 |
| 2019 | 125 | #1679 |
| 2018 | 120 | #1717 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1625 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1735 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2259 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2081 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2002 |
| 2012 | 73 | #2495 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2614 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2642 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3189 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2855 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3168 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3734 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4118 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3033 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3085 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4071 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3198 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Millicent?
In official American birth records, the name Millicent first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 8 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Millicent a popular girl name?
Millicent ranked #1896 among girls in 2025 with 103 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2259.
When was the name Millicent most popular?
Millicent peaked in 1927, when 249 American girls received the name (ranked #434 that year). Since 1927 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Millicent?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,476 newborn American girls was named Millicent. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.