Girl Name
Imogene
Imogene is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Among 2026's most-considered baby names, Imogene keeps surfacing for the same reason: it travels well. The name's literal sense — "Maiden" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. The Irish roots give Imogene a cultural lineage that long predates its modern revival. Editors who reviewed this entry note that Imogene crosses generational lines without feeling dated — a tougher balance than it sounds.
Imogene holds steady in the top 1,000 of US name rankings, which is to say it's distinctive but not obscure. Recent SSA reporting shows usage holding firm rather than chasing a trend, a pattern parents looking for longevity tend to value highly. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. Parents who love Imogene often also weigh Inocencio, Ioannis, Ivonne — and the Imogene name page below covers nicknames, sibling pairings, and pronunciation in detail.
Imogene meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Imogene has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Imogene as I·M·O·G·E·N·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Imogene is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Imogene variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Imogenea, Imogenee, Imogeney, Imogen.
- Nicknames: Imog and I.
- Middle names: Pair Imogene with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Imogene middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Inocencio, Ioannis, Ivonne, Irene, Ilene — full picks on the sibling names for Imogene guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Imogene? Browse our names like Imogene guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Imogene
What does the name Imogene mean?
Imogene has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Imogene?
The exact origin of Imogene is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Imogene?
Imogene has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Imogene a boy's or girl's name?
Imogene is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Imogene in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Imogene sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Imogene?
Names that share Imogene's sound and style include Inocencio, Ioannis, Ivonne, Irene, Ilene.
What middle names pair well with Imogene?
Good middle-name fits for Imogene pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Imogene is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Imogene is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Imogene?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Imogene share its rhythm without rhyming — Inocencio, Ioannis, Ivonne all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.