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Noreen

Pronunciation
[No-reen]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Variant Of Nora Light:Honor
Origin
Irish
Diminutive of Nora.

Noreen Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 20,074 baby girls have been named Noreen. The name peaked in 1948 with 654 US births that year (rank #299). In 2024, ranked #6551 nationally — 6,252 places below its 1948 peak.

Top States for Noreen

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Noreen births are: New York (4,322), Illinois (1,607), Massachusetts (1,591).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Noreen

If you like Noreen's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

6-Letter Names Starting with N

Names with Noreen's exact length and starting letter: Naamah, Naaman, Naamit, Naavah, Nabhan.

Quick Facts About Noreen

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
462
Irish female names
152
6-letter N-names in our dictionary
359
N-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Noreena Variant Of Nora Light:Honor Female Irish

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