Holding steady.
Popularity of Noreene since 1922
Babies named Noreene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Noreene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1922. It reached its peak frequency in 1932, during a period when Irish-derived names like Maureen and Eileen were widely popular. The name has since maintained a stable but very low usage, with no significant revival in recent decades. Although its exact meaning is uncertain, Noreene is considered a phonetic variant of Noreen, which itself stems from the Irish diminutive of Nora. The name's lack of top state concentrations and its stable trajectory suggest it was never regionally dominant but rather sprinkled across the country during its modest peak in the 1930s.
Noreene is a variant spelling of Noreen, which originated as an Irish diminutive of Nora. Nora is typically derived from Honora, a name of Latin origin meaning 'honor.' The spelling Noreene may reflect a phonetic respelling common in the early 20th century. The name was most popular in the 1930s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Nori, Reenie
Sibling names for Noreene
Names that share Noreene's style, for a brother or sister.
