Imogene
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Imogene
Imogene is a feminine name of Celtic origin, believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'imogen,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' Some scholars suggest it may also have connections to the Latin phrase 'Iphigenia,' from Greek mythology. The name gained literary significance through Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline,' where the virtuous protagonist bears this name. Imogene enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before declining, though it has seen renewed interest in recent years as part of the revival of vintage names. With its combination of classical literary associations and a distinctive, melodic sound, Imogene appeals to parents seeking names with historical depth, intellectual connections, and a touch of antiquated elegance.
Imogene is also given to boys.
Pronounced IM-uh-jeen.
As of October 2026, Imogene ranked #3746 in US births in 1941 SSA, peaked at #2684 in 1930.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,741 | 41 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,339 | 33 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,432 | 46 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,265 | 49 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,528 | 44 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,765 | 61 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,640 | 64 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,731 | 63 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,497 | 72 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,911 | 58 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,464 | 73 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,521 | 70 |
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Imogene on lists
Famous Imogenes
- Eamogene "Imogene" CocaGirl
American actress
- Imogene Robinson MorrellGirl
American painter
- Imogene Powers JohnsonGirl
American billionaire of S.C. Johnson & Son
- Imogene LynnGirl
American jazz singer
- Imogene Audette BurkhartGirl
birth name of Jean Byron, American actress
- Imogene KingGirl
American nursing theorist
- Imogene BlissGirl
American actress
- (Mary) Imogene Robertson aka Mary NolanGirl
American actress, singer and dancer
- Imogene Wolodarsky (b. 2002)Girl
American actress, daughter of screenwriters Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky
Imogene in pop culture
- Imogene GilfeatherGirl
main character in novel "Starting from Happy" by Patricia Marx
- ImogeneGirl
main character in movie "Girl Most Likely"
- Imogene "Idgie" ThreadgoodeGirl
character in book/film "Fried Green Tomatoes"
- Imogene HerdmanGirl
character in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson
- ImogeneGirl
character in "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown and movie "Paper Moon"
- Imogene GrahamGirl
character in "Indian Summer" by William Dean Howells
- Imogene CochranGirl
character in 2009 film "Drool"
- ImogeneGirl
character in opera "Il pirata" by Vincenzo Bellini
- "ImogeneGirl
" instrumental song by Les Reed
- ImogèneGirl
character in Charles Exbrayat's novel series
- Aunt ImogeneGirl
character in 2010 movie "Alice in Wonderland"
- Imogene O'NeilGirl
character in TV miniseries "Meteor"
- Imogene "Impy" VegaGirl
main character from "All's Faire In Middle School"
- Imogene ClearyGirl
character on “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”