Holding steady.
Popularity of Norlene since 1925
Babies named Norlene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norlene is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1925, at the height of the -ene and -lene name trend. Its peak year was 1940, after which its usage stabilized at very low levels, and it has never entered the top 1,000 names. The name is most likely a blend of Nora or Norma with the suffix -lene, similar to contemporaries like Darlene and Marlene. Norlene has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its usage is scattered. Despite its obscurity, the name offers a vintage, melodic quality that appeals to parents looking for something unique with a mid-century modern feel.
Norlene appears to be a 20th-century coinage, likely formed by combining elements from popular names like Nora or Norma with the suffix -lene, fashionable at the time. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1925 and peaked in the 1940s, but its exact derivation is not clearly documented and remains speculative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Lena, Nene
Variants: Norleen, Noralene, Norline
Sibling names for Norlene
Names that share Norlene's style, for a brother or sister.
