Norene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Norene is a name of Latin origin meaning 'honor' or 'light'. It evolved from the names Nora and Eleanor, reflecting a path through diminutive forms. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed as a classic name today. Norene has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Norene is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Norene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Norene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 814th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 742nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1251st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4442nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15132nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23498th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Norene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Norene"
Pronunciation
/nɔːˈriːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Norene is derived from the Latin name 'Noreen', which is a diminutive form of 'Eleanor' or 'Nora'. The name is often associated with honor and light.
Meaning
Honor, light
Language Evolution
Nora, Eleanor, Noreen
Historical Usage
Norene gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Nora, Noreen, Eleanor
Modern Popularity & Image
Norene is perceived as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common today compared to its variants.
Famous People
Norene Leddy, Norene Gilletz
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Norene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Norene"
"Norene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 814th of 9107 | 1,448 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 742nd of 9204 | 1,707 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1251st of 12526 | 1,301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4442nd of 19264 | 207 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15132nd of 27321 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23498th of 35406 | 25 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Norene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Norene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.73% 690th/1416 |
63.89% 881st/1379 |
33.81% 800th/2366 |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.90% 555th/1546 |
44.86% 698th/1556 |
59.92% 1410th/2353 |
40.08% 620th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.62% 1016th/2227 |
42.30% 1028th/2430 |
81.53% 2326th/2853 |
38.95% 1081st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Norene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Norene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.