Celine: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced suh-LEEN · 2 syllables
Celine means “heaven”, from Latin and French.
From French Celine, from Latin Caelina, derived from the Roman gens name Caelius, from caelum (“heaven”). Also a short form of Marceline, feminine diminutive of Marcel.
- Meaning
- heaven
- Origin
- Latin, French
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEEN
- US rank (2025)
- #207
- US babies a year
- about 1,118 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Celine?
Celine was the #207 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,466 babies. It’s rising: up 261% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #207 |
| England & Wales | #442 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #241 |
| France | #232 |
| Norway | #103 |
| Canada | #132 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Celine?
Half of US adults named Celine are older than 28; most are between 19 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Celine
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Celine have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Breann
- Fabien
- Serge
- Laurent
Names like Celine
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Celine
What does the name Celine mean?
Celine means “heaven”. It comes from Latin and French.
How do you pronounce Celine?
Celine is pronounced suh-LEEN.
How popular is the name Celine?
Celine was the #207 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,466 babies. It’s rising: up 261% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Celine?
Half of US adults named Celine are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 72.