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Noreen

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Pronounced noh-REEN /noʊˈrin/High

Meaning: An Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honored one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Honor; a little honored one: Noreen is the Irish Nora — 'a little honored one'. Friendly, vintage, and warm (said 'noh-REEN').
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Origin MediumIrish, Latin
MeaningAn Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honored one'
U.S. rank (2025)#4327 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194818922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Noreen is an Irish diminutive of Nora — from Honora, Latin honor, 'honor, esteem' — 'a little honored one' (the Irish -een is an affectionate ending). A friendly, vintage Irish name (said 'noh-REEN'; nickname Nora).

In the U.S. it peaked in the mid-20th century. Rare today, honor-and-a-little-honored-one at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Nora comes from Honora, Latin 'honor, esteem' — Noreen is its Irish diminutive, 'a little honored one' — a friendly, vintage name (said 'noh-REEN').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Noreen — root etymology

Variations

NoraNoreneNoirin

Nicknames

Nora

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Norah— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noreen mean?

Noreen is the Irish diminutive of Nora — Latin 'honor; a little honored one'.

How do you pronounce Noreen?

It's said noh-REEN /noʊˈrin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Noreen a boy or girl name?

Noreen is a girl's name.

How popular is Noreen?

Noreen is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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