Noreen

Noreen is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Noreen at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Noreen

Noreen belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Noreen first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #299 in 1948, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 20,074 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Noreen in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#299 in 1948
Peak year
1948
Babies named Noreen in 2024
18
Total since 1880
20,074

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noreen mean?

The meaning of Noreen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Noreen a boy or girl name?

Noreen is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Noreen?

Noreen comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Noreen?

Noreen first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #299 in 1948, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

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