Lorene Norris

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lorene Norris — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lorene Norris is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lorene is a feminine given name of English origin. Lorene is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lorene Cary (born 1957), American author, educator, and social activist Lorene T. Coates, Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly Lorene Mann (1937–2013), American country music singer-songwriter Lorene Ramsey, American pioneer in women's sports, one of the most successful college coaches of all time Lorene Rogers (1914–2009), American biochemist and educator, president of the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970s Lorene Scafaria, American screenwriter, playwright, actor and singer known for her work on the 200. The surname Norris: Norris is an English surname. In some cases it is derived from the Middle English norreis, noreis, norais; and the Anglo-Norman French noreis. In such cases the surname derived from elements meaning "northerner", and referred to people from somewhere to the north, or more generally northern England and Scotland or Northern Europe. In other cases, the surname is derived from the Middle English personal name Norreis, which is in turn derived from norreis. In other cases the surname is derived from the Middle English norice, nurice; and the Old French norrice, nurrice. Lorene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lorene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lorene

English

Lorene is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lorene Cary (born 1957), American author, educator, and social activist Lorene T. Coates, Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly Lorene Mann (1937–2013), American country music singer-songwriter Lorene Ramsey, American pioneer in women's sports, one of the most successful college coaches of all time Lorene Rogers (1914–2009), American biochemist and educator, president of the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970s Lorene Scafaria, American screenwriter, playwright, actor and singer known for her work on the 200.

Surname: Norris

French

Norris is an English surname. In some cases it is derived from the Middle English norreis, noreis, norais; and the Anglo-Norman French noreis. In such cases the surname derived from elements meaning "northerner", and referred to people from somewhere to the north, or more generally northern England and Scotland or Northern Europe. In other cases, the surname is derived from the Middle English personal name Norreis, which is in turn derived from norreis. In other cases the surname is derived from the Middle English norice, nurice; and the Old French norrice, nurrice.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lorene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lorene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lorene Norris:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lorene?
The first name Lorene originates from English. Lorene is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lorene Cary (born 1957), American author, educator, and social activist Lorene T. Coates, Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly Lorene Mann (1937–2013), American country music singer-songwriter Lorene Ramsey, American pioneer in women's sports, one of the most successful college coaches of all time Lorene Rogers (1914–2009), American biochemist and educator, president of the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970s Lorene Scafaria, American screenwriter, playwright, actor and singer known for her work on the 200.
When was Lorene most popular?
The name Lorene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Norris?
The surname Norris originates from French. Norris is an English surname. In some cases it is derived from the Middle English norreis, noreis, norais; and the Anglo-Norman French noreis. In such cases the surname derived from elements meaning "northerner", and referred to people from somewhere to the north, or more generally northern England and Scotland or Northern Europe. In other cases, the surname is derived from the Middle English personal name Norreis, which is in turn derived from norreis. In other cases the surname is derived from the Middle English norice, nurice; and the Old French norrice, nurrice.
What are the origins of the name Lorene Norris?
The name Lorene Norris combines two different traditions: the first name Lorene has English roots, while the surname Norris originates from French.
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