boy's name
Imhotep
im-HOH-tep (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 53
Imhotep is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1993, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Imhotep Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Imhotep?
In 2021, Imhotep was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Imhotep Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Imhotep
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Imhotep Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Imhotep over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Imhotep
- English im-HOH-tep
Sibling Names for Imhotep
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Imhotep — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Imhotep
How popular is the name Imhotep?
In 2021, Imhotep was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Imhotep a girl's or a boy's name?
Imhotep is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Imhotep?
Imhotep has 3 syllables.
When was Imhotep most popular?
Imhotep peaked in 1993, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.