Emogene
Emogene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden, child, or beloved offspring.
Origin and history
Emogene is a vintage feminine name considered a variant of Imogen, which likely derives from the Celtic word for maiden or child, or the Greek word for maiden. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States and has since become rare. Today, it offers a distinctive, nostalgic alternative to names like Emma and Jean.
Popularity in the United States
4,871 babies in the United States have been named Emogene since 1880. It ranks #2507 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- KY (15.4 %)
- WV (14.5 %)
- AR (9.9 %)
- TN (7.6 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 617 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,032 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,357 |
| 1940-1950 | 528 |
| 1950-1960 | 162 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Emmy, Emma, Jean, Jeanie
Fun facts
- Emogene is an Americanized variant spelling of Imogen, a name famously featured in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1920s and 1930s before gradually fading into rarity.