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Imogene
GirlEnglish, Irish· “variant of Imogen, maiden”
- Meaning
- variant of Imogen, maiden
- Origin
- English, Irish
- Pronunciation
- IH-muh-jeen
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,521
- US babies 2025
- 70
- Best rank
- #157 (1927)
- Peak year
- 1927
Meaning and origin of Imogene
Imogene is an English and Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Imogen, maiden”.
Imogene is a variant of Imogen, a name that appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline for the king's virtuous daughter. It is usually thought to be a misprint of Innogen, a name found in older British legends and possibly linked to the Irish ingen, maiden. Imogene became popular in the United States in the early twentieth century, and its -gene ending changes the sound: IH-muh-jeen. Imogen, Imogine and Innogen are related forms. Immy and Gene are possible short forms. The actress Imogene Coca, from Your Show of Shows, is a well-known bearer.
Popularity over time
Imogene has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 75 different years. Its best national rank was #157 in 1927, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,494 babies. In 2025, 70 babies were named Imogene, and it ranked #2,521 nationally. That is 112% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #229 in 1920, #700 in 1950, #6,463 in 1980, #15,964 in 2000, #9,446 in 2010, and #2,521 in 2025. Of the 27,901 US girls named Imogene since records began, 40% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 6,931 babies. Since 2010, 752 more have been named Imogene.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rosie, Ernestine, Ramona, Fay, and Dorthy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Imogene ranked highest in Tennessee, Michigan, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #1204 | 5 |
| Michigan | #1294 | 5 |
| California | #2910 | 6 |
| Texas | #3074 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Imogene is usually pronounced IH-muh-jeen, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with I and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Imogene
A few middle names that flow with Imogene: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Imogene
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imogene mean?
Imogene is an English and Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Imogen, maiden”.
What is the origin of the name Imogene?
Imogene has English and Irish roots. Imogene is a variant of Imogen, a name that appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline for the king's virtuous daughter.
Is Imogene a popular name?
Not especially. Imogene ranked #2,521 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Imogene a boy or girl name?
Imogene is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Imogene?
Imogene is usually pronounced IH-muh-jeen. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings