Holding steady.
Popularity of Norene since 1891
Babies named Norene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 148 |
| 1910s | 629 |
| 1920s | 869 |
| 1930s | 948 |
| 1940s | 982 |
| 1950s | 676 |
| 1960s | 329 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norene first appeared in U.S. records in 1891. Its peak year was 1931, when it ranked among moderately popular names. The name has since shown stable but low usage, with no recent resurgence. While not common today, Norene carries the elegance of early 20th-century Irish-inspired names. Its trajectory suggests a quiet presence rather than a comeback.
Norene is a feminine given name that arose as a variant of Nora, itself a diminutive of Honora or Eleanora. Honora comes from the Old Irish word onóir, meaning 'honor'. The name likely gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, as an elaboration or respelling of Nora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Nori, Rene
Sibling names for Norene
Names that share Norene's style, for a brother or sister.
