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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Noreen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Noree|Norelle
IrishGirl↓ Fading

Noreen

nor-EEN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6551
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#6551
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#4441 in 2022
5yr change
-658 ranks
Birth frequency
5.0 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6551 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Noreen

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6551

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-658 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticGirl2-syllableVintageClassicMid-20th Century PeakRareRetro Revival Potential
Character
honor-bound communicator
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Noreens

professionalarticulateengagingdeterminedversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Noreen is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6551 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -658 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6551 · very rare
Noreen at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Noreen, derived from Old Irish meaning 'honor' or 'little noble one', connected to Irish heritage and tradition
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#4441 in 2022
5yr change:-658 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Noreen Crone
Irish broadcaster
Noreen Nash
Actress
Similar Sound
NoraNoelleNormaNorahNoreen
Similar Style
ColleenFionaSiobhanMaeveBrigid
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Noreen
FionaSiobhanMaeveBrigidColleenDeirdreAisling
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Noreen · Overview
Summary

Noreen is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6551 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Noreen carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 658 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
noreen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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