Aline
Aline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind.
Origin and history
Aline is a feminine name of French origin, widely considered a contracted form of Adeline or Adele. It traces back to Germanic roots meaning noble or noble kind. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the early-to-mid 20th century and remains a soft, classic choice today.
Popularity in the United States
14,668 babies in the United States have been named Aline since 1880. It ranks #1295 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- LA (15.3 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 185 |
| 1890-1900 | 522 |
| 1900-1910 | 982 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,679 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,416 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,908 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,152 |
| 1950-1960 | 919 |
| 1960-1970 | 621 |
| 1970-1980 | 251 |
| 1980-1990 | 285 |
| 1990-2000 | 422 |
| 2000-2010 | 652 |
| 2010-2019 | 438 |
| 2020-2029 | 236 |
Famous people named Aline
- Aline Saarinen: Art Critic, Journalist
- Aline MacMahon: Actress
Nicknames
Lina, Ali
Fun facts
- Aline arose historically as a French medieval contraction of Adeline.
- The name features in classic European literature, including works by French and Swiss authors.