Aline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aline is a name of French origin that means 'noble.' It evolved from the Old French diminutive forms of names like 'Adeline.' The name reflects traits of elegance and grace, with no direct biblical relevance. It has maintained a classic appeal and is recognized in various cultures today.
The name Aline is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 345th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 530th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1070th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2523rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2673rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3893rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aline"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Aline is derived from the Old French name 'Aline,' which is a diminutive of names such as 'Adeline' or 'Alina.' The root 'Adele' comes from the Germanic 'adal,' meaning noble.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Adeline, Aline, Alina
Historical Usage
Aline gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in France and English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Alyne, Alina, Adeline, Ally
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aline is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and nobility.
Famous People
Aline de Lima, Brazilian singer, Aline K. L. D., French artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aline"
"Aline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 345th of 9107 | 6,432 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 530th of 9204 | 3,191 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1070th of 12526 | 1,759 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2523rd of 19264 | 489 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3195th of 27321 | 514 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2673rd of 35406 | 982 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3893rd of 30306 | 465 |
Regional Popularity of "Aline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
34.68% 491st/1416 |
32.41% 447th/1379 |
10.52% 249th/2366 |
72.59% 829th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
49.09% 759th/1546 |
29.63% 461st/1556 |
17.47% 411th/2353 |
65.35% 1011th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
69.02% 1537th/2227 |
39.88% 969th/2430 |
32.95% 940th/2853 |
50.16% 1392nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
60.18% 2096th/3483 |
75.78% 2666th/3518 |
66.12% 2674th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
75.62% 3384th/4475 |
68.23% 3544th/5194 |
37.96% 2398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
72.61% 3327th/4582 |
53.04% 2739th/5164 |
42.34% 3096th/7313 |
24.51% 1829th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
64.04% 4369th/6822 |
43.80% 2749th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.