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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Imogene — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Imogen|Imon
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Imogene

IM-oh-jeen · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2464
↑↑ Surging
#2464
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2464 in 2024
5yr change
+447 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2464 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Imogene

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2464

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+447 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Imogene is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticGirlClassicRomanticVintageLiterary3-syllableOld Irish RootRarePre-peakEthereal
Character
artistic sensibilityquiet strengththoughtful naturerefined eleganceindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Imogenes

independentintelligentversatilenuancedthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Imogene is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2464 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +447 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2464 · very rare
Imogene at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Imogen', possibly meaning 'maiden' or 'image'. Associated with innocence and literary heritage through Shakespeare's Cymbeline.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2464 in 2024
5yr change:+447 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Works well with
VioletIrisEleanorBeatriceOliverSebastian
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Imogene · Overview
Summary

Imogene is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2464 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Imogene scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 447 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Romantic · Vintage character
Imogene carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Imogene is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
imogene.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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