Carolyn vs Imogen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carolyn Rank #1,166
Imogen Rank #1,127

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 vs #1166 for Carolyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carolyn ___

  • Carolyn Ann
  • Carolyn Marie
  • Carolyn Jean
  • Carolyn Rose
  • Carolyn Grace
  • Carolyn Elizabeth

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carolyn

Susan Linda Patricia David Michael

If you choose Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carolyn or Imogen more popular?

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 compared to Carolyn at #1166 in the United States.

What do Carolyn and Imogen mean?

Carolyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin).

Are Carolyn and Imogen boy or girl names?

Carolyn is primarily a girl name. Imogen is primarily a girl name.

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