Holding steady.
Popularity of Imogean since 1918
Babies named Imogean per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Imogean's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 135 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Imogean is a rare variant of the more familiar Imogen, a name that has never been a top contender but maintains a quiet presence. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, and its peak popularity occurred in 1932, when it was given to a small but notable number of girls. Since then, its usage has been minimal, with the trajectory remaining stable and no revival in sight. Imogean was most frequently used in the 1930s, but even then it did not break into widespread use. Today, it is a distinctive choice, appealing to parents drawn to its lyrical sound and literary echoes, without the burden of high popularity.
Imogean is a variant of Imogen, a name of uncertain derivation. It may have been invented by Shakespeare for his play Cymbeline, possibly inspired by the Latin word 'imago' (image) or the Gaelic 'inghean' (daughter). The spelling Imogean appears to be a modern respelling or an alternative phonetic spelling from the early 20th century, gaining some use in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Immy, Gen
Sibling names for Imogean
Names that share Imogean's style, for a brother or sister.
