Norine
Norine is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Honor or light.
Origin and history
Norine is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Nóirín, a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and has since become a rare vintage name. Today it is seldom given to newborns, carrying a soft, classic feel.
Popularity in the United States
5,242 babies in the United States have been named Norine since 1880. It ranks #2387 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.2 %)
- IL (24.7 %)
- MI (12.8 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 48 |
| 1890-1900 | 142 |
| 1900-1910 | 254 |
| 1910-1920 | 675 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,045 |
| 1930-1940 | 816 |
| 1940-1950 | 672 |
| 1950-1960 | 892 |
| 1960-1970 | 457 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Norine
- Norine Braithwaite: athlete, runner
Nicknames
Nori, Nora
Fun facts
- Norine developed as an Anglicized spelling of Nóirín, a traditional Irish diminutive.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1920s through the 1940s.