Maiden or daughter
The name is widely believed to have originated as a misspelling of Innogen, a legendary British queen, in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'inghean' meaning daughter or maiden. It has long been a sophisticated favorite in England and is gaining appreciation in the US for its literary roots.
Less common today
Imogen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,117 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning British singer-songwriter
English actress known for 28 Weeks Later
American photographer known for botanicals and nudes
The virtuous daughter of King Cymbeline · Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
A character in the series Carnival Row · Carnival Row
