Millicent means strong worker or brave strength — from the Germanic amal (work) and swinþ (strength). Millicent Fawcett led the suffragette movement that won women the vote in Britain — her statue stands outside Parliament. Suffragettes literally changed the world. Three syllables of the woman who won women the vote, Parliament-statue, and the bravest strength in British history.
Millicent means brave strength. Millicent Fawcett led the suffragette movement that won women the vote in Britain. Her statue stands outside Parliament.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Germanic; Millicent Fawcett (1847–1929).
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Today
Millicent remains a beloved choice, ranking #1790 in the US. 11,718 babies have been named Millicent since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Millicent?
1927peak year
The name Millicent reached its peak in 1927, with 249 registrations (ranked #435). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 47 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1790) today, averaging about 116 new babies per year. Millicent's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 11,718 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Millicent's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — vote-winning leadership. People named Millicent tend to be strong, brave, and gifted at winning the vote and getting statues outside Parliament.
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