Total births
903
Girls' name · since 1885
Imo
903 babies named Imo in U.S. Social Security records since 1885, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 903
- total births
- 1885–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
903 girls have been named Imo since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Imo recorded 903 times among girls since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1957.
- 903 total births
- 1885–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
903 girls have been named Imo since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 903
- total births
- 1885–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Imo was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
34 babies were named Imo in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Imo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Imo splits its recorded history at 1920: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Imo at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Imo popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1957
- Peak year (1922)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Imo popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1983 (Imo as boys' name)
Imo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Imo's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Imo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 31
1880s
31 births
- 1890s 77
1890s
77 births
- 1900s 75
1900s
75 births
- 1910s
1910s
156 births
- 1920s
1920s
286 births
- 1930s
1930s
191 births
- 1940s 68
1940s
68 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 286 births (32% of all-time use).
How Imo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Imo's total volume
Imo vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Imo by state
Where Imo concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 36 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 21 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 14 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 8 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Arkansas share of Imo's total US births 4.0%
Even split
36 of 903 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Imo? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 903 babies named Imo. The most recent recorded year was 1957. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 34 births.
When was Imo most popular? ▼
Imo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Imo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Imo are Arkansas (36 births), Oklahoma (21 births), Texas (14 births).
How long has the name Imo been used? ▼
Imo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 73 years of data through 1957.
What names are similar to Imo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Imogene, Imogen, Imoni, Imojean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Imo's data
- Imo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (286 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Imos (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Imo
Nearby Names Like Imo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Imo
Imogene Girl
#2464 27,901 births
Imogen Girl
#1122 3,179 births
Imoni Girl
#11478 576 births
Imojean Girl
435 births
Imogean Girl
313 births
Compare Imo side by side: Imo vs Imogene Imo vs Imogen Imo vs Imoni
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1957 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Imo: Baby Name Since 1885 - 903 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/imo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Imo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.