Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Celine
GirlFrench, Latin· “possibly heavenly”
- Meaning
- possibly heavenly
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #207
- US babies 2025
- 1,466
- Best rank
- #207 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Celine
Celine is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “possibly heavenly”.
Celine is the French Celine, from the Latin Caelina, which is usually linked to caelum, meaning heaven or sky. It can also be a short form of Marceline. Saint Celine was a fifth-century figure in France, remembered as the mother of Saint Remigius. The singer Celine Dion made the name internationally famous. In the United States it is a stylish choice with a French flair. It is soft and elegant, with two syllables. Celina is a related form, and Cece is a playful nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Selene.
Popularity over time
Celine first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1931. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #207, and its highest count, 1,466 babies. Use has grown 330% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,086 in 1920, #1,839 in 1950, #2,443 in 1980, #677 in 2000, #1,078 in 2010, and #207 in 2025. Of the 18,522 US girls named Celine since records began, 34% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,098 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aitana, Stevie, Noelle, Dahlia, and Selah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Celine ranked highest in District of Columbia, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #67 | 10 |
| New York | #87 | 158 |
| California | #90 | 330 |
| Massachusetts | #106 | 49 |
| Hawaii | #116 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Celine is usually pronounced suh-LEEN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Selene.
Middle names for Celine
A few middle names that flow with Celine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Celine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celine mean?
Celine is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “possibly heavenly”.
What is the origin of the name Celine?
Celine has French and Latin roots. Celine is the French Celine, from the Latin Caelina, which is usually linked to caelum, meaning heaven or sky.
Is Celine a popular name?
Yes. Celine ranked #207 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Celine a boy or girl name?
Celine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Celine?
Celine is usually pronounced suh-LEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings