Millicent is a distinctive choice, ranked #869 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Millicent in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#869
About the Name Millicent
Millicent is holding steady in the rankings at #869. It reached its peak of #273 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Millicent is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Millicent
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Millicent per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Millicent in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Millicent has held a stable position around #869 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #273 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Millicent is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Millicent does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Millicents in the wild.
42
UK babies named Millicent (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
→ Stable
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Millicent
Likely around 1 other Millicent in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Millicent
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett was an English political activist and writer. She campaigned for women's suffrage by legal change and in 1897–1919 led Britain's largest women's rights association, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), explaining, "I cannot say I became a suffragist.
Millicent Vernon Fenwick was an American fashion editor, politician, and diplomat. A four-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, she was renowned for her energy and colorful enthusiasm.
Millicent Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland RRC was a Scottish society hostess, social reformer, author, editor, journalist, and playwright, often using the pen name Erskine Gower. Her first husband was Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 4th Duke of Sutherland.