Celine
Celine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Heavenly or belonging to the sky; historically linked to the Roman family name Caecilius.
Origin and history
Celine is a French name derived from the Latin Caecilina or Celestina, associated with meanings like heavenly or sky. It gained major international recognition due to pop icon Céline Dion and has experienced a notable surge in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
18,522 babies in the United States have been named Celine since 1880. It ranks #1116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #303.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.2 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NJ (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 95 |
| 1920-1930 | 248 |
| 1930-1940 | 350 |
| 1940-1950 | 315 |
| 1950-1960 | 448 |
| 1960-1970 | 505 |
| 1970-1980 | 340 |
| 1980-1990 | 428 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,559 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,823 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,098 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,261 |
Famous people named Celine
- Céline Dion: Singer, Performer
- Celine Sciamma: Film Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Celine has seen a significant increase in usage in the U.S., with over a third of its total recorded births since 1880 occurring after 2020.
- It traces back to the French form of Caelina, which originates from the Latin word for heaven, caelum.