Holding steady.
Popularity of Norrine since 1914
Babies named Norrine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norrine is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, during an era when invented names with fashionable suffixes gained popularity. Its peak year was 1926, after which its usage declined steadily and has remained very low. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 and in recent years has been given to fewer than five children annually, with a trajectory that is stable but extremely rare. Norrine's construction suggests it was formed from the popular prefix 'Nor' and the feminine suffix '-ine', echoing names like Corinne or Doreen. Without a clear historical or linguistic root, Norrine stands as a distinctive product of modern naming creativity.
Norrine appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed in the early 20th century. It combines the prefix 'Nor-' (common in names like Nora or Norman) with the feminine suffix '-ine' or '-een', a pattern seen in other invented names of the era. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its peak usage in 1926, but it has remained relatively uncommon. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and it does not trace back to any ancient language or established name tradition.
Sibling names for Norrine
Names that share Norrine's style, for a brother or sister.
