Girl
Imogene
maiden, girl
About Imogene
Romance and whimsy intertwine beautifully in Imogene, a name that feels like it belongs in both storybooks and modern life. The three-syllable structure provides elegant flow while the unique spelling adds character and distinction. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate names with personality and flair without being overly theatrical. Imogene offers wonderful nickname flexibility—Genie, Immy, or Momo—allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself at different life stages. The name has that rare quality of sounding both vintage and fresh simultaneously, never feeling trapped in one particular era. It works beautifully in creative fields while maintaining enough gravitas for professional environments. Imogene suggests someone imaginative, kind-hearted, and delightfully individual.
Popularity of the Name Imogene
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #505 |
| 1881 | #457 |
| 1882 | #547 |
| 1883 | #530 |
| 1885 | #872 |
| 1886 | #677 |
| 1887 | #543 |
| 1888 | #537 |
| 1889 | #490 |
| 1890 | #565 |
| 1891 | #550 |
| 1892 | #490 |
| 1893 | #555 |
| 1894 | #587 |
| 1895 | #505 |
| 1896 | #509 |
| 1897 | #465 |
| 1898 | #627 |
| 1899 | #531 |
| 1900 | #434 |
| 1901 | #581 |
| 1902 | #488 |
| 1903 | #432 |
| 1904 | #476 |
| 1905 | #466 |
| 1906 | #467 |
| 1907 | #449 |
| 1908 | #386 |
| 1909 | #350 |
| 1910 | #398 |
| 1911 | #338 |
| 1912 | #349 |
| 1913 | #317 |
| 1914 | #289 |
| 1915 | #280 |
| 1916 | #290 |
| 1917 | #262 |
| 1918 | #258 |
| 1919 | #241 |
| 1920 | #229 |
| 1921 | #223 |
| 1922 | #213 |
| 1923 | #200 |
| 1924 | #182 |
| 1925 | #174 |
| 1926 | #172 |
| 1927 | #157 |
| 1928 | #163 |
| 1929 | #174 |
| 1930 | #188 |
| 1931 | #201 |
| 1932 | #196 |
| 1933 | #215 |
| 1934 | #226 |
| 1935 | #253 |
| 1936 | #261 |
| 1937 | #281 |
| 1938 | #297 |
| 1939 | #308 |
| 1940 | #336 |
| 1941 | #362 |
| 1942 | #443 |
| 1943 | #451 |
| 1944 | #470 |
| 1945 | #483 |
| 1946 | #533 |
| 1947 | #593 |
| 1948 | #632 |
| 1949 | #685 |
| 1950 | #699 |
| 1951 | #730 |
| 1952 | #728 |
| 1953 | #889 |
| 1954 | #878 |
| 1955 | #958 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Imogene
Names Similar to Imogene
Nicknames for Imogene
- Imo
- Gen
- Genie
- Mogi
Famous People Named Imogene
| Imogene Coca | American actress |
| Imogene Fernandez de Coca | Filipino-American actress |
| Imogene Herdman | British actress |
| Imogene Powers Johnson | American heiress and philanthropist |
| Imogene Robinson Morrell | American lawyer and suffragist |
| Imogene Wolcott | American painter |
| Imogene Lynn | American singer |
| Imogene Pass | American politician |
| Imogene Wolodarsky | American actress |
| Imogene Remus | American bootlegger |
Characters Named Imogene
| Imogene Duckworthy | from the Dixie Hemingway mystery series by Blaize Clement |
| Imogene "Idgie" Threadgoode | from "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg |
| Imogene Harper | from the "Imogene" series by Candice F. Ransom |
| Imogene Kettering | from the "Reign" TV series |
| Imogene Herdman | from the "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" TV movie |
| Imogene Wolcott | from the "Winter People" novel by Jennifer McMahon |
| Imogene Williams | from the "Waking Up in Dixie" novel by Haywood Smith |