Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Celine is a name of Latin origin meaning 'heaven'. It evolved from 'Caelum' to 'Caelina' and eventually became 'Celine'. The name conveys traits of elegance and grace, and it has no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/səˈliːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Celine is derived from the Latin name 'Caelina', which is a diminutive of 'Caelum', meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.
Meaning
heaven
Language Evolution
Caelum, Caelina, Celine
Historical Usage
Celine gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, and has been embraced in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Selene, Célina, Celyne
Modern Popularity & Image
Celine is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Celine Dion, Celine Sciamma, Celine Buckens
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,347 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 42 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2113th of 9107 | 297 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1353rd of 9204 | 590 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1506th of 12526 | 902 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2250th of 19264 | 586 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1504th of 27321 | 1,545 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 826th of 35406 | 4,926 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 466th of 30306 | 8,189 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
85.03% 1204th/1416 |
- |
84.07% 1989th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.92% 1081st/1546 |
62.60% 974th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
65.07% 1449th/2227 |
40.12% 975th/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
51.46% 1428th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
48.38% 1685th/3483 |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
45.08% 1823rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.92% 1950th/3685 |
24.07% 1077th/4475 |
39.06% 2029th/5194 |
16.46% 1040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.90% 1141st/4582 |
11.66% 602nd/5164 |
14.70% 1075th/7313 |
8.70% 649th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.97% 676th/3984 |
6.86% 308th/4487 |
8.59% 586th/6822 |
5.66% 355th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in California across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2113th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1353rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1506th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2250th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1504th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 826th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 466th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.