Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Imhotep

Name: Popularity of the name Imhotep in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Imhotep, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Imhotep was an Egyptian chancellor to the King Djoser, possible architect of Djoser's step pyramid, and high priest of the sun god Ra at Heliopolis. Very little is known of Imhotep as a historical figure, but in the 3,000 years following his death, he was gradually glorified and deified.

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#6,227 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2021

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#6227

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Imhotep

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Imhotep

Imhotep first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 8 Imhoteps were born — ranking #6,227 that year. As of 2026, Imhotep ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Imhoteps have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Imhotep

Phonetically similar names — useful when Imhotep is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Immiting
Impetus
Emitting
Instep
Imitate
Imit
Omelete
Emoting
Imet
Indep
Immit
Unhip

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Imhotep

What does the name Imhotep mean?

How popular is Imhotep in 2026?

In 2026, Imhotep ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Imhotep most popular?

Imhotep reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #6,227 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Imhotep a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Imhotep is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Imhotep?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imhotep include Hiroyuki, Ismeal, Darrain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Imhotep

Imhotep is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Imhotep's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #6,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Imhotep's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.