Imogene
Imogene is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Maiden or innocent.
Origin and history
Imogene is a feminine given name believed to have originated as a printer's misspelling of Innogen, a Celtic name meaning maiden or innocent. The name gained prominent literary usage through Shakespeare's play Cymbeline, though spelled Imogen there. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century and remains a classic, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
27,901 babies in the United States have been named Imogene since 1880. It ranks #869 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- OK (8.9 %)
- TN (8.2 %)
- AR (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 136 |
| 1890-1900 | 294 |
| 1900-1910 | 597 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,690 |
| 1920-1930 | 11,295 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,931 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,450 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,101 |
| 1960-1970 | 353 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 352 |
| 2020-2029 | 400 |
Famous people named Imogene
- Imogene Coca: Actress, Comedian
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Gene
Fun facts
- The spelling Imogen likely arose from a printing typo of the Celtic name Innogen in Shakespeare's Cymbeline.
- Imogene reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s.