Aline Girl

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEEN /əˈliːn/

Origin: French; German; Latin

Meaning: French: noble; German: a form of Adelina; Latin: bright, shining

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aline has its roots in the Old French name "Aline," which is derived from the Germanic name "Adalina," meaning "noble" or "nobility." The name evolved through various linguistic transitions, beginning with the Proto-Germanic elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "-ina," a diminutive suffix. This name made its way into Old French, where it was popularized during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility.

The transition into English occurred around the 12th century, following the Norman Conquest, when many Old French names entered the English lexicon, often retaining their original meanings and associations. Historically, Aline has been associated with several notable figures and events.

One significant milestone is its appearance in medieval literature, where it was used in various texts and chronicles. The name is also linked to several saints, although specific historical records are sparse.

In the context of the Christian tradition, names derived from noble qualities were often favored, and Aline fits this pattern, reflecting ideals of virtue and honor. The name's presence in various forms of literature and art throughout the centuries further solidified its cultural significance.

Culturally, Aline has been associated with grace and nobility, qualities that have allowed it to endure through the ages. The name may also be connected to the diminutive form "Alina," which shares similar roots and meanings.

The enduring appeal of Aline can be attributed to its elegant sound and the positive connotations associated with nobility and virtue, making it a name that resonates across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Aline

In this section, you will find notable people named Aline. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aline who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Aline who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Aline Brosh McKenna is a screenwriter and producer best known for The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Aline de Lima is a Brazilian singer best known for her work in the music genre of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).

Aline Khoury is a Lebanese actress best known for her roles in various television series and films in the Arab entertainment industry.

Aline Riscado is a Brazilian model and actress best known for her appearances in television shows and modeling campaigns.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Aline, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AliceAmelieAnnelieseAvaAdelineAllegra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Aline. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElenaAlinaAdelineAlyssaArianaAllegraAylaAlyse

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aline was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Aline has ranked as high as #573 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, California, Tennessee, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Aline has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aline is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aline was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aline.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 44 0 44
2024 33 0 33
2023 36 0 36
2022 38 0 38
2021 42 0 42
2020 43 0 43
2019 28 0 28
2018 39 0 39
2017 37 0 37
2016 43 0 43
2015 51 0 51
2014 30 0 30
2013 45 0 45
2012 50 0 50
2011 58 0 58
2010 57 0 57
2009 68 0 68
2008 52 0 52
2007 65 0 65
2006 65 0 65
2005 52 0 52
2004 71 0 71
2003 61 0 61
2002 73 0 73
2001 79 0 79
2000 66 0 66
1999 86 0 86
1998 44 0 44
1997 35 0 35
1996 33 0 33
1995 38 0 38
1994 34 0 34
1993 37 0 37
1992 27 0 27
1991 41 0 41
1990 47 0 47
1989 40 0 40
1988 27 0 27
1987 37 0 37
1986 27 0 27
1985 26 0 26
1984 36 0 36
1983 18 0 18
1982 22 0 22
1981 24 0 24
1980 28 0 28
1979 29 0 29
1978 19 0 19
1977 23 0 23
1976 31 0 31
1975 23 0 23
1974 21 0 21
1973 23 0 23
1972 24 0 24
1971 25 0 25
1970 33 0 33
1969 31 0 31
1968 39 0 39
1967 37 0 37
1966 36 0 36
1965 67 0 67
1964 64 0 64
1963 67 0 67
1962 89 0 89
1961 91 0 91
1960 100 0 100
1959 79 0 79
1958 89 0 89
1957 83 0 83
1956 91 0 91
1955 97 0 97
1954 79 0 79
1953 96 0 96
1952 113 0 113
1951 98 0 98
1950 94 0 94
1949 97 0 97
1948 101 0 101
1947 122 0 122
1946 109 0 109
1945 101 0 101
1944 129 0 129
1943 140 0 140
1942 120 0 120
1941 97 0 97
1940 136 0 136
1939 124 0 124
1938 134 0 134
1937 163 0 163
1936 176 0 176
1935 160 0 160
1934 207 0 207
1933 207 0 207
1932 220 0 220
1931 235 0 235
1930 282 0 282
1929 270 0 270
1928 290 0 290
1927 313 0 313
1926 348 0 348
1925 371 0 371
1924 376 0 376
1923 288 0 288
1922 345 0 345
1921 370 0 370
1920 445 0 445
1919 351 5 346
1918 363 0 363
1917 351 0 351
1916 340 0 340
1915 307 0 307
1914 277 0 277
1913 209 0 209
1912 202 0 202
1911 143 0 143
1910 141 0 141
1909 143 0 143
1908 123 0 123
1907 110 0 110
1906 115 0 115
1905 110 0 110
1904 81 0 81
1903 90 0 90
1902 67 0 67
1901 58 0 58
1900 85 0 85
1899 76 0 76
1898 75 0 75
1897 57 0 57
1896 70 0 70
1895 60 0 60
1894 41 0 41
1893 45 0 45
1892 37 0 37
1891 31 0 31
1890 30 0 30
1889 30 0 30
1888 36 0 36
1887 19 0 19
1886 18 0 18
1885 25 0 25
1884 15 0 15
1883 11 0 11
1882 9 0 9
1881 11 0 11
1880 11 0 11

Top States for Aline (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
100%