Find out how popular the first name Noralynn has been for the last 16 years (from 2008 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Noralynn by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Noralynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Noralynn.

The history of the first name Noralynn

The name Noralynn is a relatively modern English name that combines the elements "Nora" and "lynn". The first part, Nora, is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Nuala or Noreen, which in turn comes from the Old Irish word "nua" meaning "new" or "fresh". The "lynn" suffix is a common English element meaning "lake" or "pool".

While the exact origin of the name Noralynn is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as a combination of the traditional Irish name Nora and the English surname Lynn. The name may have been created as a way to give a more modern and feminine twist to the classic name Nora.

There are no known historical references or records of the name Noralynn in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in birth records and census data from the early 20th century in the United States and Canada.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Noralynn was Noralynn Browne, an American actress born in 1918. She appeared in several films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including roles in "The Falcon Strikes Back" and "The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues".

Another individual with the name Noralynn was Noralynn Horton, an American artist and painter born in 1928. She was known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works and had several solo exhibitions throughout her career.

In the field of literature, Noralynn Ragsdale was an American author and journalist born in 1932. She wrote several novels and non-fiction books, including "The Midwife's Daughter" and "The Midnight Dancers".

Noralynn Masselink, born in 1945, was a Dutch-American academic and professor of education. She spent her career teaching at various universities and published several books on educational theory and practice.

Finally, Noralynn Rayner, born in 1958, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. She has released several albums and has been active in the Canadian folk and roots music scene since the 1980s.

Data source

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