Imogen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Imogen means 'maiden' or 'daughter' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Imogen
Imogen is a name of Celtic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name inghean meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. In Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline', Imogen is the loyal and virtuous daughter of the king. The name became popular in England in the 19th century and is now commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Imogen
The popularity for the name Imogen peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 184 births, which ranked number 2,417 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Imogen had the most female births in 2022 with 184, which ranked number 1,285 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Imogen has increased sharply over the last ten years from 113 births to 184 births, an increase of 62.83%. Among females, Imogen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 113 births to 184 births, an increase of 62.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Imogen
- 20 Year Trend of Imogen: 338.10%
- 10 Year Trend of Imogen: 62.83%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Imogen: 62.83%
Popularity of Imogen by State
Among females, Imogen was most popular in Western states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Imogen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1406 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 469 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Imogen
- Total Births of Imogen: 193 (5.00%)
- Female Births of Imogen: 193 (5.00%)
Given the upward trend of Imogen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.00% increase in total births, for a total of 193 births in 2024. For Females, births for Imogen have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 193 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.00%.