The nameEline
Eline is a modern girl's name, close to Hélène and Éliane. It spread in France in the 2000s and is also common in the Netherlands, Belgium and Norway.
- Girl's name
- European
Meaning
Eline is often seen as a form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, or as a derivative of Éliane. Its meaning is not fixed.
Origin
European. Eline is common in the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
History
The name grew in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Eline
Eline in France
Eline was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,110 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Eline. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Eline in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 554 births a year.
Eline in Belgium
Eline was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 2,481 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Eline. Half of all babies named Eline in Belgium were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 58 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
Eline in Switzerland
Eline in Norway
Variants and related names
Eline in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eline mean?
Eline is often seen as a form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, or as a derivative of Éliane. Its meaning is not fixed.
What is the origin of the name Eline?
European. Eline is common in the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
Is Eline a girl's or a boy's name?
Eline is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Eline?
Variants and related names of Eline include Eliane, Helen and Helene.