Holding steady.
Popularity of Norina since 1917
Babies named Norina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1968, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norina's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Norina is a delicate and rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917. Its peak year of usage was 1940, when it saw its highest frequency, though it never ranked among the top names. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable at very low usage, never making a significant comeback. The name is an Italian diminutive of Nora, which can be traced back to both Eleonora and Honora, giving it associations with light and honour. Despite its obscurity, Norina has a melodic, vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with European flair. Its top states of usage are not recorded, indicating geographic dispersal without regional concentration.
Norina is primarily an Italian diminutive of Nora, which itself is a short form of Eleonora (Italian form of Eleanor) or Honora. The name Eleanor derives from the Provencal name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'other Aenor', while Honora stems from the Latin 'honor', meaning honour or esteem. Norina emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Anglophone countries, and saw modest popularity in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nori, Rina
Variants: Norine, Noreena
Sibling names for Norina
Names that share Norina's style, for a brother or sister.
