Celine

Celine is a girl name of French origin meaning “Heavenly”, pronounced seh-LEEN. It ranked #207 in the United States in 2025, given to 1,466 babies, and peaked at #207 in 2025. Common nicknames: Cece.

GenderGirl
OriginFrench
MeaningHeavenly
Pronunciationseh-LEEN

How popular is Celine in the United States?

#207Rank in 2025
1,466Births in 2025
#207 in 2025Peak Popularity
↑ Rising10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

What does Celine mean, and where does it come from?

Celine is a French short form of Celestine, ultimately from the Latin "caelum," meaning "heaven" or "sky." The name is globally recognized through singer Celine Dion, whose powerful voice and international stardom brought the name widespread recognition beyond France. It also lends its name to the French luxury fashion house Celine, adding a note of chic sophistication.

How is Celine used around the world?

Celine is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 16+ international variants.

Languages
EnglishDutchDanish
Details

TypeFemale given name

International Variants
SilkeGerman
CeciliaItalian
CelinaItalian
CeliaItalian
CécileFrench
Cecilie
CélineFrench
Célia
Cèlia
CecyliaPolish
Celiné
Seline
CelinSwedish
Célinie
Celene
ZelineFrench

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

What are the nicknames for Celine?

Cece

Famous People Named Celine

  • Celine Dion — Canadian singer
  • Celine Kwan — Hong Kong-Canadian actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Celine mean?

Celine is a girl name of French origin meaning "Heavenly." Celine is a French short form of Celestine, ultimately from the Latin "caelum," meaning "heaven" or "sky." The name is globally recognized through singer Celine Dion, whose powerful voice and international stardom brought the name widespread recognition beyond France.

How do you pronounce Celine?

Celine is pronounced seh-LEEN. Common variations include Céline, Celina, Selene.

Is Celine a girl name?

Yes, Celine is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Cece.

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