Immogene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: IM-oh-jeen /ˈɪməˌdʒin/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: 'immortal'; English: 'belonging to the family of Imogen'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Immogene has its roots in the Gaelic name 'Imogen', which is believed to derive from the Old Irish 'inghean', meaning 'daughter' or 'girl'. The name was popularized in the early 17th century through its association with Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline', written around 1610, where the character Imogen is portrayed as a virtuous and loyal heroine.
This literary connection helped to establish the name in English-speaking cultures, transitioning from its Gaelic origins into a more Anglicized form. The name underwent various adaptations as it moved through different languages and cultures.
The earliest recorded form, 'Imogen', was likely influenced by the Latin 'imago', meaning 'image' or 'likeness', although this connection is more interpretative than etymological. The name was further popularized in the 18th century, particularly in England, as it appeared in various literary works and was embraced by the aristocracy, adding to its cultural significance.
Culturally, Immogene and its variants have been associated with themes of innocence, beauty, and virtue, often embodying the idealized qualities of femininity in literature and art. The name has also been linked to various historical figures and fictional characters, reinforcing its resonance in Western culture.
While diminutives such as 'Immy' may arise in contemporary usage, the name Immogene itself carries a rich historical legacy that reflects its Gaelic origins and its journey through English literature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Immogene was first seen in the United States in 1926.
Immogene has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Immogene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Immogene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Immogene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Immogene
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Immogene.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |