The nameLine
Line is a short French girl's name, a pet form of names ending in line such as Caroline or Pauline.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Line has no meaning of its own: it is the ending of names such as Caroline, Jacqueline, Pauline or Aline.
Origin
French. It is also used in Norway and Denmark.
History
The name peaked in France in the 1950s. The singer Line Renaud, born Jacqueline Enté, made it famous.
Did you know?
- Line Renaud co-founded Sidaction, the French fundraising campaign against AIDS, in 1994.
Famous people named Line
- Line Renaud, singer and actress
Popularity of the name Line
Line in France
Line was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 2,795 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Line. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Line in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 210 births a year on average, against 252 in the five years before.
Line in Belgium
Line was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 430 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Line. Half of all babies named Line in Belgium were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Line in Norway
Variants and related names
Line in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Line mean?
Line has no meaning of its own: it is the ending of names such as Caroline, Jacqueline, Pauline or Aline.
What is the origin of the name Line?
French. It is also used in Norway and Denmark.
Is Line a girl's or a boy's name?
Line is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Line?
Variants and related names of Line include Caroline and Lyne.
Who are famous people named Line?
Line Renaud, singer and actress.