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Emogene

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Pronounced EM-uh-jeen /ˈɛm.ə.dʒiːn/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Imogen, a name first seen in Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' and generally thought to be a printer's error for Innogen, from the Gaelic 'inghean,' 'maiden; daughter.' Emogene was a folksy American spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A quaint old name: Emogene traces to Imogen (a Shakespeare name), said 'EM-uh-jeen.' Vintage and lyrical.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA variant of Imogen, a name first seen in Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' and generally thought to be a printer's error for Innogen, from the Gaelic 'inghean,' 'maiden; daughter.' Emogene was a folksy American spelling.
U.S. rank (2020)#13949 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,871

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718862020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emogene is an American spelling of Imogen, a name from Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' widely believed to be a misprint of Innogen, from the Gaelic 'inghean,' 'maiden.' The folksy form appeared in the early 20th century, peaked in 1927, and faded after (said 'EM-uh-jeen'). The root is uncertain, which we note.

Emogene belonged to the early-century generation and is rare today. Rare, quaint, and vintage.

Did you know? Emogene is a homespun spelling of Imogen — born from a Shakespeare misprint — that peaked around 1927 and has faded since.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Emogene — Variant of Imogen; Shakespeare coinage; root uncertain

Variations

ImogeneImogenEmmagene

Nicknames

EmmieGene

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emogene mean?

Emogene is a variant of Imogen, a Shakespearean name likely from an older name misprinted; the root is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Emogene?

It's said EM-uh-jeen /ˈɛm.ə.dʒiːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emogene a boy or girl name?

Emogene is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Emogene?

Emogene peaked in the late twenties and is rare today.

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