Imogene
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Imogene is a Celtic name meaning “maiden”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Imogene
Imogene is a name of Celtic origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning maiden. The name is likely derived from the Gaelic word inghean, denoting a daughter or young girl. It reached widespread cultural visibility after its usage by William Shakespeare for the character Imogen in the play Cymbeline. Subsequent usage cemented its place as a distinct feminine name within English literature and genealogy.
Meaning Comments
- Silent_lane: Imogene pronounced ee-moh-JEH-neh is also the Italian form of Imogen.
- Wildkacy4024: It's such a gorgeous name. That rhymes with imagine.
- How_do_u_luv: I've never really heard of anyone with this name outside of the U.S. South. The pronunciation, compared to "Imogen," sort of shows that it's a regional name, at least in terms of commonness; you say it like a southerner would say "Imogen".
Gender Usage of the Name Imogene
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Imogene is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Imogene
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Imogene is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 478K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 887K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.64M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 945K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Imogene ranked #6,975 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,585 in 2024 — a drop of 1,390 places. Imogene shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #205 in 1927. Its lowest recorded position was #12,978 in 2015. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 622 places (from #7,597 to #6,975).
Characteristics of the Name Imogene
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- I — Girl Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Imogene utilizes three syllables and a secondary stress on the final syllable to create a sophisticated cadence. Its phonetic profile is tied to the character in William Shakespeare's Cymbeline, supporting an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic. The name balances nasal consonants with softer vowel transitions.
Middle Names For Imogene
Middle names used with ImogeneMethodology
Imogene is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Imogene Brown · Imogene Elizabeth · Imogene Johnson · Imogene Fortune · Imogene FrancesView all 139 girl middle names.
- Total 180 middle names used with Imogene
- 11 boy middle names used with Imogene
- 28 unisex middle names used with Imogene
Middle name suggestions for ImogeneMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Imogene is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Imogene Moore · Imogene Mills · Imogene Marsh · Imogene Marks · Imogene Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Imogene
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Imogene. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Imogene
Sound Like Imogene Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Imogen · Imagene · Immogen · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Imogene Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Imogen · Imagene · Imogine
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Isabella · Elaine · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Imogene Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Abigail · Josephine · Caroline · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Imogene”
Dictionary Meaning of "Imogene"Methodology
Alternative form of Imogen
More Info
How to Spell Imogene in ASL
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Comments on the name Imogene
Community CommentsShowing 5 of 11 comments
Rhethergha8
The name Imogene was given to 33 girls born in the US in 2015.
Fis_skill_cc
This is my cousin's and my uncle's name, so it's not only for feminine use. :)
Sister_baaam
Imogene from the book All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson is a famous fictional bearer of this name.
Dennis_zikaa
Imogene Opton is an American former alpine skier. She competed in two events at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
King_utheer
Imogene Goodshot Arquero is an Oglala Lakota (First Nations American) beadwork artist from South Dakota, who lives in New Mexico.