The nameAline
Aline is a short French name, popular in Brazil and once well used in America.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Aline is usually read as a short form of Adeline, from the Germanic adal, "noble".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Aline reached 301st place in 1909.
Popularity of the name Aline
Aline in the United States
Aline was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 3,416 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Aline. Its rise began around 1893, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Aline in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 38 births a year.
Aline in France
Aline was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 15,745 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Aline. Half of all babies named Aline in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 191 births a year.
Aline in Belgium
Aline in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aline
Names from the same generation as Aline, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aline mean?
Aline is usually read as a short form of Adeline, from the Germanic adal, "noble".
What is the origin of the name Aline?
French, from Germanic.
Is Aline a girl's or a boy's name?
Aline is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Aline?
In 2024, Aline was the 4366th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 33 births.
What are the variants of the name Aline?
Variants and related names of Aline include Adeline.
What are good sibling names for Aline?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jeanne, Jeannette, Cécile and Clarisse for a sister, Jacques, Mathieu, Luc and Armand for a brother.