Celine Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Celine is also a luxury French fashion brand, known for its minimalist and chic designs. It was founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana.

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A Deep Dive

Celine Overview

Meaning

Heavenly

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin “Caelinus,” meaning “heavenly”​

Pronunciation

/səˈlin/

Popularity

Celine is a beloved name in countries such as France, Sweden, and Norway. In the USA, it ranked 300th for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Modern

Associated Traits

Elegant, refined, delicate, classic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with celestial and heavenly connotations, Celine embodies a sense of grace and beauty​

Name Day

October 21st (France)​
A Deep Dive

Celine Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Selene, Selina, Célina, Selin, Celene, Celina

Common Nicknames

Cece, Lina, Celly, Lini, CeeCee, Elle

Diminutives

Celi, Cee, Lin, Linnie

Famous People

  • Celine Dion
    (Canadian Singer)
  • Celine Buckens
    (British Actress)
  • Celine Balitran
    (French TV Personality)
  • Celine Boutier
    (French Golfer)
  • Celine van Duijn
    (Dutch Diver)
  • Celine Sciamma
    (French Director)
  • Celine Cousteau
    (French-American Documentarian)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Celine
    ("Before Sunrise," Film Series)
  • "Celine" Novel)
  • "Celine: Through the Eyes of the World"
    (Documentary)
  • "Celine"
    (TV Movie)
  • Celine Patterson
    ("Jem and the Holograms," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Celine?

Celine means “heavenly” or “of the sky” in Latin, bringing to mind a personality that’s ethereal and graceful. Those named Celine are described as serene and kind-hearted, portraying a peaceful and gentle nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Celine?

Celine has its roots in Latin, where it derives from the word “caelum,” meaning “heaven” or “sky.” The name evolved through French and other Romance languages, carrying its celestial connotations through history.

Celine Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Celine in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3902021#3422022#3002023
Top 3 Rankings#3002023#3422022#3902021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Celine

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023300
(+42 from 2022)
1026
(+85 from 2022)
0.05866
2022342
(+48 from 2021)
941
(+139 from 2021)
0.05248
2021390
(+69 from 2020)
802
(+131 from 2020)
0.04477
2020459
(+32 from 2019)
671
(+32 from 2019)
0.03796
2019491
(+14 from 2018)
639
(+25 from 2018)
0.03483
2018505
(+34 from 2017)
614
(+39 from 2017)
0.03302
2017539
(+71 from 2016)
575
(+83 from 2016)
0.03044
2016610
(+214 from 2015)
492
(+152 from 2015)
0.02541
2015824
(-110 from 2014)
340
(-51 from 2014)
0.01743
2014714
(+77 from 2013)
391
(+46 from 2013)
0.01999
2013791
(+155 from 2012)
345
(+76 from 2012)
0.01790
2012946
(+250 from 2011)
269
(+68 from 2011)
0.01387
20111196
(-121 from 2010)
201
(-30 from 2010)
0.01037
20101075
(+2 from 2009)
231
(-6 from 2009)
0.01178
20091077
(-25 from 2008)
237
(-11 from 2008)
0.01170
20081052
(-55 from 2007)
248
(-19 from 2007)
0.01191
2007997
(+63 from 2006)
267
(+26 from 2006)
0.01262
20061060
(-120 from 2005)
241
(-22 from 2005)
0.01153
2005940
(-140 from 2004)
263
(-54 from 2004)
0.01296
2004800
No change from 2003
317
(+8 from 2003)
0.01571
2003800
(-22 from 2002)
309
(+7 from 2002)
0.01540
2002778
(+45 from 2001)
302
(+20 from 2001)
0.01529
2001823
(-147 from 2000)
282
(-75 from 2000)
0.01424
2000676
(-59 from 1999)
357
(-37 from 1999)
0.01789
1999617
(-161 from 1998)
394
(-171 from 1998)
0.02024
1998456
(+81 from 1997)
565
(+122 from 1997)
0.02915
1997537
(+236 from 1996)
443
(+172 from 1996)
0.02320
1996773
(+72 from 1995)
271
(+40 from 1995)
0.01413
1995845
(-32 from 1994)
231
(-16 from 1994)
0.01202
1994813
(+318 from 1993)
247
(+90 from 1993)
0.01267
19931131
(+226 from 1992)
157
(+35 from 1992)
0.00796
19921357
(+475 from 1991)
122
(+45 from 1991)
0.00609
19911832
(+542 from 1990)
77
(+25 from 1990)
0.00379
19902374
(+244 from 1989)
52
(+9 from 1989)
0.00253
19892618
(-21 from 1988)
43
(+2 from 1988)
0.00216
19882597
(-553 from 1987)
41
(-13 from 1987)
0.00213
19872044
(+520 from 1986)
54
(+16 from 1986)
0.00288
19862564
(-361 from 1985)
38
(-9 from 1985)
0.00206
19852203
(-185 from 1984)
47
(-3 from 1984)
0.00255
19842018
(+534 from 1983)
50
(+15 from 1983)
0.00277
19832552
(+277 from 1982)
35
(+3 from 1982)
0.00196
19822829
(-712 from 1981)
32
(-16 from 1981)
0.00176
19812117
(+323 from 1980)
48
(+9 from 1980)
0.00268
19802440
(+180 from 1979)
39
(+5 from 1979)
0.00219
19792620
(-189 from 1978)
34
(-2 from 1978)
0.00197
19782431
(+173 from 1977)
36
(+4 from 1977)
0.00219
19772604
(+59 from 1976)
32
(+3 from 1976)
0.00195
19762663
(-52 from 1975)
29
No change from 1975
0.00184
19752611
(-55 from 1974)
29
No change from 1974
0.00186
19742556
(-289 from 1973)
29
(-5 from 1973)
0.00185
19732267
(-45 from 1972)
34
No change from 1972
0.00219
19722222
(-221 from 1971)
34
(-8 from 1971)
0.00211
19712001
(+15 from 1970)
42
(+1 from 1970)
0.00240
19702016
(-13 from 1969)
41
(+2 from 1969)
0.00224
19692003
(+88 from 1968)
39
(+6 from 1968)
0.00221
19682091
(+121 from 1967)
33
(+4 from 1967)
0.00193
19672212
(-476 from 1966)
29
(-13 from 1966)
0.00169
19661736
(-347 from 1965)
42
(-21 from 1965)
0.00239
19651389
(+54 from 1964)
63
(+2 from 1964)
0.00345
19641443
(+104 from 1963)
61
(+8 from 1963)
0.00312
19631547
(-233 from 1962)
53
(-18 from 1962)
0.00267
19621314
(+122 from 1961)
71
(+11 from 1961)
0.00350
19611436
(+85 from 1960)
60
(+7 from 1960)
0.00289
19601521
(-71 from 1959)
53
(-2 from 1959)
0.00255
19591450
(-229 from 1958)
55
(-21 from 1958)
0.00265
19581221
(+310 from 1957)
76
(+27 from 1957)
0.00368
19571531
(+207 from 1956)
49
(+12 from 1956)
0.00234
19561738
(+101 from 1955)
37
(+4 from 1955)
0.00180
19551839
(-374 from 1954)
33
(-14 from 1954)
0.00165
19541465
(+8 from 1953)
47
(+3 from 1953)
0.00236
19531473
(+87 from 1952)
44
(+6 from 1952)
0.00228
19521560
(-110 from 1951)
38
(-4 from 1951)
0.00200
19511450
(+385 from 1950)
42
(+15 from 1950)
0.00227
19501835
(-459 from 1949)
27
(-18 from 1949)
0.00154
19491376
(-6 from 1948)
45
No change from 1948
0.00256
19481370
(+327 from 1947)
45
(+13 from 1947)
0.00258
19471697
(-189 from 1946)
32
(-2 from 1946)
0.00176
19461508
(+80 from 1945)
34
(+7 from 1945)
0.00211
19451588
(+155 from 1944)
27
(+4 from 1944)
0.00201
19441743
(-118 from 1943)
23
(-4 from 1943)
0.00168
19431625
(-33 from 1942)
27
No change from 1942
0.00188
19421592
(+57 from 1941)
27
(+4 from 1941)
0.00194
19411649
(-336 from 1940)
23
(-9 from 1940)
0.00185
19401313
(+272 from 1939)
32
(+9 from 1939)
0.00271
19391585
(-445 from 1938)
23
(-17 from 1938)
0.00203
19381140
(+215 from 1937)
40
(+11 from 1937)
0.00350
19371355
(+20 from 1936)
29
(+1 from 1936)
0.00263
19361375
(-156 from 1935)
28
(-6 from 1935)
0.00260
19351219
(+153 from 1934)
34
(+6 from 1934)
0.00313
19341372
(-322 from 1933)
28
(-16 from 1933)
0.00259
19331050
(-18 from 1932)
44
(-3 from 1932)
0.00421
19321032
(-37 from 1931)
47
(-2 from 1931)
0.00425
1931995
(+465 from 1930)
49
(+21 from 1930)
0.00444
19301460
(-121 from 1929)
28
(-4 from 1929)
0.00240
19291339
(-270 from 1928)
32
(-17 from 1928)
0.00276
19281069
(+28 from 1927)
49
(+1 from 1927)
0.00410
19271097
(+352 from 1926)
48
(+17 from 1926)
0.00388
19261449
(+569 from 1925)
31
(+12 from 1925)
0.00252
19252018
(+44 from 1924)
19
No change from 1924
0.00150
19242062
(+403 from 1923)
19
(+5 from 1923)
0.00147
19232465
(+314 from 1922)
14
(+2 from 1922)
0.00112
19222779
(+1685 from 1921)
12
(+6 from 1921)
0.00096
19214464
(-2385 from 1920)
6
(-12 from 1920)
0.00047
19202079
(-334 from 1919)
18
(-4 from 1919)
0.00145
19191745
(+464 from 1918)
22
(+6 from 1918)
0.00187
19182209
(+343 from 1917)
16
(+4 from 1917)
0.00133
19172552
(-588 from 1915)
12
(-4 from 1915)
0.00107
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19151964
(+45 from 1914)
16
(+4 from 1914)
0.00156
19142009
(+25 from 1913)
12
(+2 from 1913)
0.00151
19132034
(+326 from 1912)
10
(+3 from 1912)
0.00153
19122360
(-597 from 1909)
7
No change from 1909
0.00119
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091763
(+58 from 1907)
7
(+1 from 1907)
0.00190
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19071821
(-268 from 1906)
6
(-1 from 1906)
0.00178
19061553
(+143 from 1905)
7
(+1 from 1905)
0.00223
19051696
(-477 from 1902)
6
(-3 from 1902)
0.00194
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19021219
(+504 from 1900)
9
(+3 from 1900)
0.00321
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001723
(-338 from 1897)
6
No change from 1897
0.00189
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18971385
(+52 from 1893)
6
(+1 from 1893)
0.00242
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931437
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00222
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Celine

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2062021#1472022#1372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1632021#1442022#1402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4762021#4352022#3112023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2032021#1712022#1602023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1752021#1692022#1592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3342021#3862022#3592023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4152021#4272022#3882023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3232021#2532022#2332023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3762021#2372022#1752023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3802021#3392022#3562023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3042021#2352022#3092023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5542021#3842022#4332023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4812021#5262022#5982023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7372021#7822022#6792023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6542021#3072022#2452023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6242021#5612022#5732023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5892021#4832022#5032023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3482021#2172022#3002023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2722021#5342022#3352023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7592021#5212022#6372023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6522020#6752021#6032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7072021#9092022#6902023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9772021#9582022#7392023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8662021#7632022#8372023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2142018#1902022#1882023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#11412018#7762021#6212023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3302021#5692022#3742023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3541998#4132000#2762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5551996#5341999#6962023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4782001#5792007#6122018

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4022018#4442023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1092022#1472023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7582022#6602023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1432021#1872022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7462022#7332023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2051964

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1401962

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6551998

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5582023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2171998

Popularity Rankings for Celine in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#692022#1512022#582023#1752023#6982023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1092021#1032022#962023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1431999#1182000#1982002

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1572021#1802022#1472023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1582016#1782017#1652021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2322021#2172022#2012023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2332020#2832021#3272022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3052020#4082021#3542022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3171998#3791999#4932019

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3282001#4552007#3952019

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3482000#3362019#4182022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#3892022#4042023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5002019#4422020#4232021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4912017#5742018#6032019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Celine a Name for Boys or Girls?

Celine is generally a name for girls, appreciated for its lyrical quality and the celestial meaning behind it. It evokes images of the heavens and a gentle spirit.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Celine

Celine in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Celine Dion (Singer, born 1968): A Canadian singer famous for her powerful voice and hit songs like "My Heart Will Go On."
  • Celine Buckens (Actress, born 1996): A British actress who gained recognition for her role in the film "War Horse."
  • Celine Balitran (TV Personality, born 1974): A French television personality who became well-known in the late 1990s.
  • Celine Boutier (Golfer, born 1993): A French professional golfer who has competed in major championships worldwide.
  • Celine van Duijn (Diver, born 1992): A Dutch diver who has represented her country in international competitions, including the Olympics.
  • Celine Sciamma (Director, born 1978): A French filmmaker acclaimed for her work in films such as "Portrait of a Lady on Fire."
  • Celine Cousteau (Documentarian, born 1972): A French-American documentarian and environmentalist, and granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau.
  • Celine ("Before Sunrise," 1995 Film Series): A French woman who meets an American man on a train and spends an unforgettable day with him.
  • "Celine" (2007 Novel): A story about a private investigator with a unique skill set and a personal quest.
  • "Celine: Through the Eyes of the World" (2010 Documentary): Follows Celine Dion on her Taking Chances World Tour, showcasing her life on and off stage.
  • "Celine" (2008 TV Movie): A biographical film about the life of singer Celine Dion.
  • "Celine" (2012 Song by Nicky Jam): A song celebrating a woman named Celine, blending reggaeton and romantic lyrics.
  • Celine Patterson ("Jem and the Holograms," 2015 Film): A character who is part of the music world surrounding the main band.
  • Celine Falls (Ontario, Canada): A beautiful waterfall located in northern Ontario, offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.
  • St. Celine Church (Québec, Canada): A historic church situated in the province of Québec, renowned for its architectural design and cultural significance.
  • Celine River (Amazonas, Brazil): A river that flows through the state of Amazonas, contributing to the vast network of the Amazon Basin.
  • Celine Islands (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A small group of islands off the coast of Newfoundland, known for their natural beauty and wildlife.
  • Celine Lake (Alberta, Canada): A tranquil lake in Alberta, perfect for fishing and outdoor activities.
  • Celine Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A picturesque bay located on the west coast of British Columbia, offering stunning coastal views.

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