Rising since 1989, #207 for girls today.
Popularity of Celine since 1893
Babies named Celine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 41 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 248 |
| 1930s | 350 |
| 1940s | 315 |
| 1950s | 448 |
| 1960s | 505 |
| 1970s | 340 |
| 1980s | 428 |
| 1990s | 2,559 |
| 2000s | 2,823 |
| 2010s | 4,098 |
| 2020s | 6,261 |
Meaning & origin
Celine, a name meaning 'heavenly', has been in use in the United States since at least 1893. After a period of decline, it has been rising in popularity since 1989, reaching a new peak rank of 207 in 2025. In that year, approximately 1 in every 1,096 baby girls was named Celine. The name is especially popular in Washington D.C., Hawaii, and Rhode Island. Its elegant French sound and spiritual meaning continue to attract parents seeking a name that feels both classic and contemporary.
Celine is the French form of the Latin name Caelina, a feminine derivative of Caelius, which itself comes from the Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. The name was borne by a 5th-century saint, Saint Celine of Laon, mother of Saint Remigius. In French-speaking regions, it has been in use since the Middle Ages and gained international recognition through the singer Celine Dion.
Where Celine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Celine” around the world
Where Celine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
220
babies in 2024
Ireland
18
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
41
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cece, Lina
Variants: Céline, Selene, Caelina
Sibling names for Celine
Names that share Celine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophie, Chloe, Juliette, Elise, Amelie, Aline, Charline, Hallie, Sabine, Zelie, Aurore, Felina, Souline, Celise, Cimone, Jasmarie, Maricel, Saprina, Serrina, Celica, Aloise, Arlenne, Careen, Chanin, Domini, Jaline, Mayline
Brothers: Olivier, Julien, Lucas, Matteo, Hugo, Raoul, Allante, Audric, Cheron, Darcell, Denys, Germain
Names like Celine
Names whose popularity has moved with Celine's over the last 50 years.
