The nameDino
Dino is a cheerful Italian short form. It was a top 450 American name around 1960.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Dino is a short form of Italian names ending in dino, such as Bernardino or Corradino.
Origin
Italian.
History
In the United States Dino reached 404th place in 1960. Dean Martin was born Dino Crocetti.
Did you know?
- The Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff won the 1982 World Cup aged 40, the oldest player ever to lift the trophy.
Famous people named Dino
- Dino Zoff, goalkeeper
- Dino De Laurentiis, film producer
Popularity of the name Dino
Dino in the United States
Dino was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 2,794 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Dino. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Dino in the United States were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 44 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Dino in France
Dino was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 260 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Dino. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Dino in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Dino
Names from the same generation as Dino, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dino mean?
Dino is a short form of Italian names ending in dino, such as Bernardino or Corradino.
What is the origin of the name Dino?
Italian.
Is Dino a girl's or a boy's name?
Dino is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Dino?
In 2024, Dino was the 2733rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 48 births.
What are good sibling names for Dino?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mirella, Annalisa, Bianka and Simona for a sister, Paolo, Lino, Stefano and Claudio for a brother.
Who are famous people named Dino?
Dino Zoff, goalkeeper; Dino De Laurentiis, film producer.