Noreen
Meaninghonor · Irish form of Nora
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #299 in 1948
33 babies were named Noreen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,049 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Noreen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Noreen, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noreen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoreen first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1948, when it ranked #299. Today it's #4,265, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNoreen is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendNoreen has climbed 1,049 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningNoreen is an Irish form of Nora, which means “honor”.
About the name Noreen
Noreen is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “honor”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-een”. US birth records list Noreen for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 123 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1948, when it ranked #299 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 2.9 | 340,426 girls |
| 1900s | 16 | 61,162 girls |
| 1910s | 35 | 28,177 girls |
| 1920s | 90 | 11,112 girls |
| 1930s | 206 | 4,846 girls |
| 1940s | 296 | 3,384 girls |
| 1950s | 271 | 3,694 girls |
| 1960s | 230 | 4,353 girls |
| 1970s | 69 | 14,465 girls |
| 1980s | 35 | 28,810 girls |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,476 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,235 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 67,659 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 64,935 girls |
Other spellings of Noreen
More Irish girl names
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- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
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Questions about the name Noreen
What does the name Noreen mean?
Noreen means “honor” in Irish, as a form of Nora.
What is the origin of the name Noreen?
Noreen has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Noreen a boy or girl name?
Noreen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Noreen?
Noreen ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1948 (#299).