Imogen is a name of Latin origin, derived from the goddess Ino in Greek mythology. According to legend, Ino was a mortal woman who became immortal and was transformed into a sea nymph after her husband's death. The name Imogen was first used by William Shakespeare in his play "Cymbeline," written around 1609-1610. In the play, Imogen is the daughter of King Cymbeline and a central character in the story. Since then, the name has been popularized in English-speaking countries and is often associated with beauty and grace. It has gained popularity as a feminine given name in recent years due to its unique sound and historical significance.
The statistics provided show a significant increase in the number of babies named Imogen born annually in the United States over the past century.
From only eight births recorded in 1915, the number of girls named Imogen started to gradually increase, reaching double digits in 1996 with ten births. The new millennium brought a more dramatic rise, with 42 births in both 2001 and 2002.
The trend continued upward throughout the early 2000s, peaking at 195 births in 2023. This represents an impressive growth of over twentyfold from the year 2000 to the present day, demonstrating that Imogen has become increasingly popular as a baby girl's name in recent years.
In total, there have been 2751 babies named Imogen born in the United States since 1915. This indicates that while not one of the most common names, Imogen is certainly well-represented among American newborns.