Celine Girl

Popularity: #199 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: seh-LEEN //səˈliːn//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: heavenly; Latin: celestial

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Celine has its roots in the Latin name Caelina, which is a diminutive form of Caelum, meaning "heaven" or "sky." This Latin origin transitioned into Old French as Céline, where it became more widely recognized. The introduction of the name into English occurred through the influence of French culture, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which brought many Norman names into the English lexicon.

The name has thus maintained its association with celestial themes throughout its evolution. Historically, the name Celine has been linked to various saints, most notably Saint Celine, a 3rd-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated on September 22.

The name gained further prominence through the medieval period, particularly in France, where it was used among the nobility and in religious contexts. The name's association with the divine and the heavens contributed to its enduring appeal in Christian communities.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which helped solidify its presence in Western culture. Celine has also been associated with themes of purity and grace, often linked to the Virgin Mary, who is sometimes referred to as "Our Lady of the Sky." This connection has reinforced the name's significance in religious and cultural traditions.

The name's melodic quality and celestial connotations have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras, making it a name of enduring charm. Variants and diminutives, such as Celia, have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various linguistic contexts.

Famous people named Celine

In this section, you will find notable people named Celine. 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 Celine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Celine Dion is a singer best known for My Heart Will Go On, The Power of Love, and Because You Loved Me.

Celine Sciamma is a filmmaker best known for Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Girlhood, and Water Lilies.

Fictional characters named Celine

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Celine is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a prominent character in Final Fantasy IX, known for her role as a member of the Tantalus Theater Troupe and her connection to the story's main protagonist.

Sibling suggestions

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

CamilleChloeClaireCelesteCarolineCassandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Celine. 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.

SelenaSerenaCarinaElenaMarinaLinaCeliaSabrina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Celine was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Celine has ranked as high as #462 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Celine 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 Celine 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 Celine.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,466 1,466
2024 1,348 1,348
2023 1,032 1,032
2022 941 941
2021 802 802
2020 672 672
2019 639 639
2018 614 614
2017 575 575
2016 492 492
2015 341 341
2014 391 391
2013 345 345
2012 269 269
2011 201 201
2010 231 231
2009 237 237
2008 248 248
2007 267 267
2006 241 241
2005 263 263
2004 317 317
2003 309 309
2002 302 302
2001 282 282
2000 357 357
1999 394 394
1998 565 565
1997 443 443
1996 271 271
1995 231 231
1994 247 247
1993 157 157
1992 122 122
1991 77 77
1990 52 52
1989 43 43
1988 41 41
1987 54 54
1986 38 38
1985 47 47
1984 50 50
1983 35 35
1982 32 32
1981 49 49
1980 39 39
1979 34 34
1978 36 36
1977 32 32
1976 29 29
1975 29 29
1974 29 29
1973 34 34
1972 34 34
1971 42 42
1970 41 41
1969 39 39
1968 33 33
1967 29 29
1966 42 42
1965 64 64
1964 61 61
1963 53 53
1962 71 71
1961 60 60
1960 53 53
1959 55 55
1958 76 76
1957 49 49
1956 37 37
1955 33 33
1954 47 47
1953 44 44
1952 38 38
1951 42 42
1950 27 27
1949 45 45
1948 45 45
1947 32 32
1946 34 34
1945 27 27
1944 23 23
1943 27 27
1942 27 27
1941 23 23
1940 32 32
1939 23 23
1938 40 40
1937 29 29
1936 28 28
1935 34 34
1934 28 28
1933 44 44
1932 47 47
1931 49 49
1930 28 28
1929 32 32
1928 49 49
1927 48 48
1926 31 31
1925 19 19
1924 19 19
1923 14 14
1922 12 12
1921 6 6
1920 18 18
1919 22 22
1918 16 16
1917 12 12
1915 16 16
1914 12 12
1913 10 10
1912 7 7
1909 7 7
1907 6 6
1906 7 7
1905 6 6
1902 9 9
1900 6 6
1897 6 6
1893 5 5

Top States for Celine (2024)

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 292
22%
TX 162
12%
NY 129
10%
FL 127
10%
IL 59
5%
NJ 52
4%
MA 48
4%
MI 48
4%
VA 41
3%
PA 37
3%
WA 34
3%
NC 32
2%
GA 28
2%
OH 21
2%
AZ 21
2%
NV 17
1%
MD 16
1%
TN 14
1%
LA 13
1%
CO 11
1%
AL 11
1%
WI 11
1%
OR 10
1%
RI 9
1%
MO 9
1%
IN 9
1%
MN 8
1%
KS 7
1%
CT 7
1%
UT 7
1%
DC 6
0%
NM 5
0%
OK 5
0%
AR 5
0%