Imogen vs Karen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karen

Girl #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Danish

Cultural Roots

American English Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Karen Rank #1,261

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 vs #1261 for Karen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

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

Karen ___

  • Karen Lynn
  • Karen Ann
  • Karen Marie
  • Karen Sue
  • Karen Louise
  • Karen Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Karen

Deborah Linda Susan Gary David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Karen more popular?

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 compared to Karen at #1261 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Karen mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Karen means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Danish origin).

Are Imogen and Karen boy or girl names?

Imogen is primarily a girl name. Karen is primarily a girl name.

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