Holding steady.
Popularity of Norinne since 1922
Babies named Norinne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norinne's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norinne is a rare girl's name that saw its highest recorded usage in 1930, during the peak of its modest popularity. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1922, and its trajectory has remained stable but very low, never breaking into the national top 1,000. While the exact derivation is debated, Norinne is generally considered a variant of Noreen, itself a diminutive of Nora. The name carries echoes of the Irish honor name Onóra, giving it a subtle connection to a virtue long valued in Irish and English naming traditions. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel, Norinne offers a distinctive choice that avoids the spotlight while remaining easily recognizable as a variant of more familiar forms.
Norinne is a variant of Noreen, which is a diminutive of Nora. Nora developed as an Irish and English short form of Honora or Onóra, names derived from the Latin word 'honor' meaning 'honor' or 'esteem'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Ireland and the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Nor, Nini
Sibling names for Norinne
Names that share Norinne's style, for a brother or sister.
