Total births
4,790
Girls' name · since 1891
Norene
Norene has 4,790 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1931 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 4,790
- total births
- 1891–2014
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Norene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 4,790 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Norene recorded 4,790 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2014.
- 4,790 total births
- 1891–2014 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,790 girls have been named Norene since 1891, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2014.
- 4,790
- total births
- 1891–2014
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Norene was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
121 babies were named Norene in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Norene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norene's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1931 peak of 121, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norene at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Norene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2014
- Peak year (1931)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 124 years of records
Norene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Norene's strongest decade.
982 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Norene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 48
1890s
48 births
- 1900s 148
1900s
148 births
- 1910s
1910s
629 births
- 1920s
1920s
869 births
- 1930s
1930s
948 births
- 1940s
1940s
982 births
- 1950s
1950s
676 births
- 1960s 329
1960s
329 births
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 982 births (21% of all-time use).
How Norene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Norene's total volume
Norene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Norene by state
Where Norene concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 315 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 238 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 229 | 4.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 215 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 184 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Texas | | 138 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 128 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 104 | 2.2% |
Michigan share of Norene's total US births 6.6%
Even split
315 of 4,790 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Norene appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norene? ▼
4,790 babies have been named Norene since 1891. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1931 with 121 births.
When was Norene most popular? ▼
Norene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 982 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
Where is Norene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Norene are Michigan (315 births), California (238 births), Illinois (229 births).
How long has the name Norene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Norene since 1891 -- 124 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Norene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norma, Nora, Norah, Noreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Norene's data
- Norene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (982 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Norenes (315 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Norene
Nearby Names Like Norene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norene
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Nora Girl
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Norah Girl
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Noreen Girl
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Norine Girl
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Compare Norene side by side: Norene vs Norma Norene vs Nora Norene vs Norah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Norene: Baby Name Since 1891 - 4,790 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Norene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.