Imogen
Imogen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪməd͡ʒɪn/
Meaning and origin of Imogen
Root meaning: “girl, maiden”
- A female given name from the Celtic languages.
Etymology
First used by William Shakespeare in Cymbeline, a misprint for Innogen, from Scottish Gaelic inghean (“girl, maiden”)
How popular is Imogen?
Since 1880, 3,179 girls in the U.S. have been named Imogen. Its highest rank for girls was #1117 in 2025. In 2025, 211 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Imogen
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Sibling name ideas for Imogen
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Imogen FAQ
What does the name Imogen mean?
Imogen traces back to a root meaning "girl, maiden". A female given name from the Celtic languages. First used by William Shakespeare in Cymbeline, a misprint for Innogen, from Scottish Gaelic inghean (“girl, maiden”)
What is the origin of the name Imogen?
Imogen is listed as a name of Celtic origin.
How popular is the name Imogen?
Since 1880, 3,179 girls in the U.S. have been named Imogen. Its highest rank for girls was #1117 in 2025. In 2025, 211 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Imogen a boy or girl name?
Imogen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,179 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.