Millicent

Millicent is a girl's name of English origin meaning “work.” In 2024 it was given to 126 girls in the United States.

Millicent at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“work”

About the name Millicent

Millicent belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “work” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Millicent first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #435 in 1927, and in 2024 126 babies received the name — 11,718 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Millicent in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#435 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Babies named Millicent in 2024
126
Total since 1880
11,718

Millicent in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#273 in 1998
Babies named Millicent in 2025
33
Total since 1996
2,427

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Millicent mean?

Millicent means “work” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Millicent a boy or girl name?

Millicent is a girl name. In 2024, 126 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Millicent?

Millicent comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Millicent?

Millicent first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #435 in 1927, and 126 babies were given the name in 2024.

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