Emogene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emogene originates from the Latin name Imogen, which itself is derived from the Celtic term Inghean meaning maiden or daughter. Its evolution reflects a transition from Celtic to Latin and then into English. The name embodies traits of femininity and innocence. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with Emogene. It saw a rise in popularity in the late 19th century and is considered vintage today.
The name Emogene is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emogene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Emogene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 639th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 647th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2800th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14367th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20142nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emogene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emogene"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛmədʒin/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Emogene is derived from the Latin name 'Imogen', which is believed to be a variant of the Celtic name 'Inghean', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'.
Meaning
maiden, daughter
Language Evolution
Imogen (Latin), Inghean (Celtic), Emogene (English)
Historical Usage
Emogene gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Imogen, Emmy, Gene
Modern Popularity & Image
Emogene is viewed as a vintage name, carrying a sense of charm and uniqueness, but it is not widely used in contemporary naming trends.
Famous People
Emogene J. W. H. Dutton, Emogene A. West
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emogene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emogene"
"Emogene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 639th of 9107 | 2,252 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 647th of 9204 | 2,195 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2800th of 12526 | 322 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14367th of 19264 | 16 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20142nd of 30306 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Emogene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Emogene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
38.06% 539th/1416 |
59.03% 814th/1379 |
20.25% 479th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
48.84% 755th/1546 |
61.31% 954th/1556 |
19.80% 466th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
71.57% 2042nd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emogene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emogene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.