Millicent Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Millicent is a name of Old French and Germanic origin, meaning 'gentle strength'. It evolved through various forms from Old French to Middle English and is associated with traits of elegance and resilience. The name has no biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 12th century among the Norman aristocracy. Today, it is seen as charming and somewhat vintage, with notable bearers contributing to its legacy.
The name Millicent is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Millicent has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Millicent' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 545th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 618th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 989th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1384th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2386th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3178th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1834th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Millicent' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Millicent"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪlɪsənt/
Origin
Old French and Germanic
Etymology
Millicent is derived from the Old French name 'Millicente', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'mild', meaning 'mild' or 'gentle', and 'swinth', meaning 'strength' or 'power'.
Meaning
gentle strength
Language Evolution
Old French: Millicente, Old High German: Mildiswint, Middle English: Millicent
Historical Usage
The name Millicent gained popularity in England during the 12th century, especially among the Norman aristocracy, and it remained relatively common throughout the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Millie, Milly, Millisent
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Millicent is viewed as an old-fashioned yet charming name. It is less common today but evokes a sense of elegance and strength.
Famous People
Millicent Fawcett, a British suffragist, Millicent Selsam, an American author, Millicent Martin, an English actress and singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Millicent"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Millicent"
"Millicent" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 545th of 9107 | 2,982 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 618th of 9204 | 2,322 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 989th of 12526 | 2,020 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1384th of 19264 | 1,236 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2386th of 27321 | 775 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3178th of 35406 | 782 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1834th of 30306 | 1,349 |
Regional Popularity of "Millicent" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Millicent" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.97% 481st/1416 |
21.32% 294th/1379 |
51.61% 1221st/2366 |
53.06% 606th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.97% 587th/1546 |
22.75% 354th/1556 |
64.13% 1509th/2353 |
47.90% 741st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.39% 1033rd/2227 |
33.50% 814th/2430 |
32.32% 922nd/2853 |
43.86% 1217th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.70% 1636th/2937 |
46.77% 1629th/3483 |
32.15% 1131st/3518 |
53.66% 2170th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
47.67% 2476th/5194 |
53.11% 3355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
56.20% 4110th/7313 |
47.85% 3571st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.51% 1574th/3984 |
47.14% 2115th/4487 |
33.85% 2309th/6822 |
33.00% 2071st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Millicent"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Millicent" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.