Total births
91
Girls' name · since 1935
Noreta
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 91 babies named Noreta, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 91
- total births
- 1935–1942
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
91 girls have been named Noreta since 1935, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Noreta has been recorded 91 times among girls since 1935, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1942.
- 91 total births
- 1935–1942 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 95% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
91 girls have been named Noreta since 1935, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1942.
- 91
- total births
- 1935–1942
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
95% of everyone ever named Noreta was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
52 babies were named Noreta in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Noreta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Noreta's full recorded timeline at 1938, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1936, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1937 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Noreta at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Noreta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1942
- Peak year (1937)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Noreta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Noreta's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 95% of all-time use.
Noreta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
86 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 86 births (95% of all-time use).
Noreta by state
Where Noreta concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 16.5% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 9 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 5 | 5.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 5.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 5.5% |
Texas share of Noreta's total US births 16.5%
Even split
15 of 91 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Noreta? ▼
91 babies have been named Noreta since 1935. It was last recorded in 1942. The peak year was 1937 with 52 births.
When was Noreta most popular? ▼
Noreta was most popular in the 1930s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
Where is Noreta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Noreta are Texas (15 births), Oklahoma (9 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Noreta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Noreta since 1935 -- 8 years through the most recent 1942 data.
What names are similar to Noreta? ▼
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 Noreta's data
- Noreta's decade-level peak was the 1930s (86 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Noretas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Noreta
Nearby Names Like Noreta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Noreta
Norma Girl
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Nora Girl
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Norah Girl
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Noreen Girl
#6411 20,108 births
Norine Girl
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Compare Noreta side by side: Noreta vs Norma Noreta vs Nora Noreta vs Norah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1935–1942 (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. "Noreta: Baby Name Since 1935 - 91 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/noreta. 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 Noreta 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 July 2026.