How Many People Are Named Imo?

Complete statistics for the name Imo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Imo
Very Rare
unknown origin, possibly a modern coinage

Imo is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Imo unique. Only 107 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 3,087,311 Americans have it. The vast majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~206
Living in US
1 in 1,608,977
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rare name of unknown origin
🌐
Origin
unknown origin, possibly a modern coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Traditional Reserved Mature Dignified
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,082
Worldwide Bearers
#35,102
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
18,743
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,418
🇺🇸 United States
491
🇮🇹 Italy
298
🇮🇳 India
292
🇰🇪 Kenya
124
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
82
🇩🇪 Germany
81
🇧🇷 Brazil
50

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (5%)
♀ Female
102 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
903
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 908 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Imo Through the Generations

Imo has been a name that has seen steady usage through the generations, though it peaked in popularity in 1922 with 34 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with only a handful of younger individuals. This distribution suggests that Imo is a name deeply rooted in the past, with 903 of the 107 living bearers being over 60 years old. its rarity, Imo continues to be a stable choice, embodying a sense of tradition and heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 36
Oklahoma 21
Texas 14
Kentucky 8
Alabama 5
Illinois 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Imo

📄 About the Name Imo

How Many People Have the Name Imo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 206 people in the United States currently share the name Imo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,608,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Imo a Common or Rare Name?

Imo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Imo Mean?

Imo means "rare name of unknown origin" and comes from unknown origin, possibly a modern coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Imo in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Imo Most Popular?

The name Imo reached peak popularity in 1922, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Imo?

Approximately 206 people named Imo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 206. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,608,977 Americans.

Is Imo a rare name?

Imo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,608,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Imo mean?

Imo means "rare name of unknown origin" and comes from unknown origin, possibly a modern coinage origins.

Is Imo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Imo are male and 95% are female.

When was Imo most popular?

Imo peaked in 1922 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US206
All-Time Births206
1 in X1 in 1,608,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1922
World Rank#35,102
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.