Noreen
Meaning
an Irish diminutive of Nora, short for Honora, from Latin honor, meaning honor, though Nora is sometimes linked to Eleanor instead
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Noreen peaked in the 1930s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Noreen
People given the name Noreen in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Noreen deep dive
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