How Many People Are Named Imogen?

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

Imogen
Very Rare
Old English

Imogen means 'youthful' and has origins in Old English, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1 in 113,384 Americans are named Imogen, with just 2,910 people living in the US today. The name peaked in 2024, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.

~2,910
Living in US
1 in 113,384
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Youthful
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Creative Passionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,910
Worldwide Bearers
#79,560
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
54
🇮🇪 Ireland
52
🇫🇷 France
49
🇵🇭 Philippines
33
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇨🇭 Switzerland
24
🇳🇬 Nigeria
12
🇸🇪 Sweden
9
🇮🇳 India
9
🇪🇸 Spain
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,910 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
2,903
Would be under 30 (98%)
24
Would be 30–60 (1%)
39
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,966 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Imogen Through the Generations

Imogen stands out as a name that's truly modern, with 98% of those named Imogen being under 30 years old. Born in the last few decades, most Imogens are part of the under-30 group, totaling 2,903 individuals. Just 24 Imogens are between 30 and 60, and only 39 are over 60, indicating a strong preference for this name among recent generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 371
New York 219
Texas 168
Illinois 106
Washington 102
Virginia 86
Pennsylvania 74
Colorado 58
Michigan 58
Ohio 54

⭐ Famous People Named Imogen

Imogen, or Imogene, is a feminine given name; see Innogen § Name for its origins.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Imogen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Imogen's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Imogen

How Many People Have the Name Imogen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,910 people in the United States currently share the name Imogen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,384 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Imogen a Common or Rare Name?

Imogen 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 Imogen Mean?

Imogen means "youthful" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Imogen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Imogen Most Popular?

The name Imogen reached peak popularity in 2024, with 214 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Imogen?

Approximately 2,910 people named Imogen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,966. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,384 Americans.

Is Imogen a rare name?

Imogen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,384 Americans has this name.

What does the name Imogen mean?

Imogen means "youthful" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Imogen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Imogen are male and 100% are female.

When was Imogen most popular?

Imogen peaked in 2024 with 214 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US2,910
All-Time Births2,966
1 in X1 in 113,384
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2024
World Rank#79,560
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.