The nameImogen

Imogen is a girl's name created by a misprint in Shakespeare. It has been a top 30 name in England and Wales.

Meaning

Imogen is usually thought to be a misprint for Innogen, a name of Celtic origin perhaps linked to the Gaelic inghean, "daughter, maiden".

Origin

English. Imogen is the heroine of Shakespeare's Cymbeline, written around 1610.

History

Imogen is a typically British name, reaching the top 30 in England and Wales. Imogen Heap and Imogen Poots are famous bearers.

Famous people named Imogen

Popularity of the name Imogen

Imogen in the United States

1127thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (214 births)
2,966babies named Imogen in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Imogen was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,429 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Imogen. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Imogen in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 189 births a year on average, against 163 in the five years before.

Imogen in the United Kingdom

74thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2010peak year (2,133 births)
35,663babies named Imogen in the United Kingdom since 1997
01,0672,133 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Imogen was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 15,546 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Imogen. Half of all babies named Imogen in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 843 births a year on average, against 1,258 in the five years before.

Sibling names for Imogen

Names from the same generation as Imogen, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Imogen mean?

Imogen is usually thought to be a misprint for Innogen, a name of Celtic origin perhaps linked to the Gaelic inghean, "daughter, maiden".

What is the origin of the name Imogen?

English. Imogen is the heroine of Shakespeare's Cymbeline, written around 1610.

Is Imogen a girl's or a boy's name?

Imogen is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Imogen?

In 2024, Imogen was the 1127th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 214 births.

What are good sibling names for Imogen?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mae, Harriet, Agnes and Elyana for a sister, Jenson, Imran, Otis and Ayan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Imogen?

Imogen Heap, singer; Imogen Poots, actress; Imogen Cunningham, photographer; Imogen Holst, composer.