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Celine

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Pronounced seh-LEEN /səˈliːn/High

Meaning: Heavenly; of the sky or moonHigh

In 30 seconds: An elegant French name with dual celestial meanings — 'heavenly' from Latin and 'moon' from Greek Selene. Celine is quietly sophisticated, worn by millions yet never feeling overused.
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Origin HighFrench, Latin
MeaningHeavenly; of the sky or moon
U.S. rank (2025)#207 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,466 girls (0.08% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,518

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Celine is a French feminine name that derives primarily from the Latin caelum (sky, heaven) through the Roman family name Caelius and the feminine form Caelina. It has been used in France since the medieval period, bolstered by Saint Céline, mother of Saint Remigius of Reims (5th century CE), whose feast day kept the name in liturgical use.

In the 20th century, the name gained global recognition through Céline Dion, the Canadian-French superstar whose decades-long career made the name synonymous with vocal power and French glamour. The fashion house Céline (founded 1945) has also kept the name visible in popular culture.

Did you know? Celine may have two distinct origins: as a French form of Caelina (heavenly) and as a variant of Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon — giving it a doubly celestial character.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Celine — etymology and French historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CélineSeleneCelinaCaelina

Nicknames

CelLina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Céline Dion (1968–present)
    Canadian-French pop and powerhouse vocalist, one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

If you like Celine…

Celeste— shares the same Latin celestial root and the same soft, elegant tone
Selene— the Greek moon-goddess name that may share Celine's alternate origin
Coraline— French-flavoured name with the same flowing two-syllable elegance
Elise— French classic with the same refined, understated sophistication

Frequently Asked

What does the name Celine mean?

Celine is a French name meaning 'heavenly' from Latin caelum (sky), and may also relate to Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon.

How do you pronounce Celine?

It is said seh-LEEN /səˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celine a boy or girl name?

Celine is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Celine?

Celine has held steady in the U.S. top 600 for girls and remains widely used in French-speaking countries.