Imojean
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Imojean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Imojean today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Imojean births was 1933 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Imojean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Imojean is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Imojeans were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Imojean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
1933
26 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1949 SSA rank
#4,916
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Imojean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Imojean from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 188 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Imojean remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Imojean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Imojean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Imojeans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia recorded the most babies named Imojean, while Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Imojean
The name Imojean is a unique blend of two separate names, with its origins rooted in a combination of cultural influences. The first part, "Imo," finds its roots in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old High German word "imu," meaning "diligent" or "hardworking." This component of the name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 6th to 10th centuries.
The latter part of the name, "jean," has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the biblical name "Johanan," meaning "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor." This name has been widely used across various cultures and religions, particularly within the Judeo-Christian traditions, for centuries.
While there are no known historical references to the specific name Imojean in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest recorded examples of this name can be found in personal records and family histories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, predominantly in North America.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Imojean was Imojean Hazard (1890-1978), an American educator and women's rights advocate from Ohio. She played a significant role in promoting equal opportunities for women in the field of education during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with this name was Imojean Hodges (1905-1990), an American businesswoman and philanthropist from Texas. She was known for her work in supporting various charitable organizations and her contributions to the local community.
In the realm of literature, Imojean Garrison (1912-1998) was an American author and poet from North Carolina. Her works often explored themes of nature, rural life, and the experiences of women in the Southern United States.
Imojean Cromartie (1920-2005) was an American civil rights activist from Georgia. She played a pivotal role in the desegregation efforts in her home state and worked tirelessly to promote racial equality and social justice.
Imojean Bassett (1925-2012) was a renowned American artist from California, known for her vibrant abstract paintings and her contributions to the art scene in the latter half of the 20th century.
These individuals, spanning different regions, professions, and time periods, serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Imojean throughout history.
People
Imojean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Imojean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Imojean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Imojean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Imojean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Imojean a common name?
We classify Imojean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 435 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Imojean most popular?
The single biggest year for Imojean was 1933, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Imojean is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Imojean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Imojean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.