Total births
192
Girls' name · since 1925
Norlene
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 192 babies named Norlene, peaking in 1940. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 192
- total births
- 1925–1962
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Norlene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 192 recorded since 1925.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Norlene has been recorded 192 times among girls since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 1962.
- 192 total births
- 1925–1962 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
192 girls have been named Norlene since 1925, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1962.
- 192
- total births
- 1925–1962
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Norlene was born in this single decade.
1940
Single peak year
11 babies were named Norlene in 1940 - its busiest year on record.
Norlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Norlene splits its recorded history at 1943: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1940 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Norlene at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1940
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Norlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1962
- Peak year (1940)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Norlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Norlene's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Norlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s
1930s
55 births
- 1940s
1940s
69 births
- 1950s
1950s
37 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 69 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norlene? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 192 babies named Norlene. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1940, with 11 births.
When was Norlene most popular? ▼
Norlene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1940.
How long has the name Norlene been used? ▼
Norlene has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 38 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Norlene? ▼
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 Norlene's data
- Norlene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Norlene
Nearby Names Like Norlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norlene
Norma Girl
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Nora Girl
#22 193,138 births
Norah Girl
#223 33,869 births
Noreen Girl
#6411 20,108 births
Norine Girl
#15334 5,242 births
Compare Norlene side by side: Norlene vs Norma Norlene vs Nora Norlene 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, 1925–1962 (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. "Norlene: Baby Name Since 1925 - 192 Births, Peak 1940." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norlene. 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 Norlene 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.