Noreen
Noreen is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Honor, light, or compassionate one.
Origin and history
Noreen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Nóirín, which itself is an Irish diminutive of Nora or Eleanor. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a charming classic choice that is relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
20,108 babies in the United States have been named Noreen since 1880. It ranks #1062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1951.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.6 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- MA (9.8 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 50 |
| 1910-1920 | 313 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,068 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,197 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,376 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,187 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,269 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,078 |
| 1980-1990 | 592 |
| 1990-2000 | 338 |
| 2000-2010 | 227 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Famous people named Noreen
- Noreen Corcoran: Actress, Dancer
- Noreen Murray: Geneticist, Professor
Nicknames
Nori, Reenie, Nora
Fun facts
- Noreen developed as an Anglicized spelling of Nóirín, combining the root Nora with the Irish affectionate suffix '-ín'.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.