Imogen sits comfortably in the UK charts at #64 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Celtic/Latin — Maiden; used by Shakespeare in Cymbeline
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UK Rank 2024
#64
About the Name Imogen
Imogen is holding steady in the rankings at #64. It reached its peak of #26 in 2010 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Celtic/Latin roots, where it means "Maiden; used by Shakespeare in Cymbeline". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Imogen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Imogen
Unlikely. With around 691 UK babies named Imogen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Imogen in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Imogen has held a stable position around #64 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #26 in 2010 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Imogen has Celtic/Latin origins and means "Maiden; used by Shakespeare in Cymbeline". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Imogen include: Imogen Lloyd Webber — Imogen Annie Lloyd Webber is a British broadcaster, author and marketing & communications executive.; Imogen Bailey — Imogen Bailey is an Australian actress.; Imogen Ayris — Imogen Ayris is a New Zealand athlete who competes in the pole vault..
Imogen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Imogens in the wild.
691
UK babies named Imogen (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Imogen
Likely around 1 other Imogen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Imogen
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Imogen Annie Lloyd Webber is a British broadcaster, author and marketing & communications executive. She is the daughter of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and his first wife, Sarah Hugill.
Imogen Ayris is a New Zealand athlete who competes in the pole vault. She won the bronze medal in the pole vault representing her country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Imogen Stuart was a German-Irish sculptor, influenced by Expressionism and early Irish Christian art. She mainly produced wood and stone for settings for churches but also created many secular works, and was exhibited internationally.
Imogen Walker is a British Labour politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hamilton and Clyde Valley since the 2024 UK general election. She is an Assistant Whip.
Imogen (also spelled Innogen) is the daughter of King Cymbeline in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline. She was described by William Hazlitt as "perhaps the most tender and the most artless" of all Shakespeare's women.
Imogen Boddy, also known as Imo, is a British ultra marathon runner. She is the world record holder as the youngest female to have run the length of the UK at the age of 22 and the fastest female globally to have completed the UK's National Three Peak challenge on foot.