Imogen
Meaning: Heard, hearkener
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #162
Total births: 2,942
History: Imogen surged in the 2000s-2010s as a literary name embraced in Australia. Shakespeare's Cymbeline character appeals to educated Australian parents. Imogen represents the literary trend in Australian naming — choosing characters over celebrities.
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| Current rank (2024) | #86 |
| Babies named Imogen in 2024 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,942 |
| Peak year | 2013 (181 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #33 |
| Years in records | 2001–2024 (24 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Imogen
What does the name Imogen mean?
Imogen means “Heard, hearkener” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Imogen?
Imogen has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Heard, hearkener”.
How popular is Imogen in Australia?
Imogen ranked #86 in Australia in 2024 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Imogen most popular?
Imogen peaked in 2013 with 181 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Imogen a boy or girl name?
Imogen is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Imogens in registered births are female.
Is the name Imogen rising or falling in popularity?
Imogen has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #74 in 2019 to #86 in 2024.
How long has Imogen been recorded in Australia?
Imogen appears in birth records in Australia across 24 years — from 2001 through 2024.