Holding steady.
Popularity of Imagene since 1915
Babies named Imagene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 213 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Imagene is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in 1915 and saw its peak usage in 1931, according to Social Security data. Its trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant resurgence or decline beyond its original low-frequency usage. The name is of uncertain origin, though it likely derives from the more established Imogene, which itself comes from the Latin 'imago' meaning 'image,' combined with the fashionable suffix -gene. Imagene never reached the popularity of names like Imogene or Imogen, and no top states of usage are recorded. Despite its obscurity, it represents a small piece of early 20th-century American naming creativity.
Imagene is a feminine given name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in the United States Social Security data in 1915. It appears to be a coined name, likely a variation of Imogene (from Latin 'imago' meaning 'image') with the popular -gene suffix, similar to names like Eugenie or Jean. The name never gained widespread usage and remained rare throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Imagene
Names that share Imagene's style, for a brother or sister.
