The nameGino
Gino is an Italian pet form of Luigi or Giorgio.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Gino shortens names ending in gino, such as Luigino or Giorgino.
Origin
Italian.
History
In the United States Gino reached 567th in 1965.
Did you know?
- During the war the cyclist Gino Bartali carried forged papers hidden in the frame of his bike to save Jews. He was named Righteous Among the Nations in 2013.
Famous people named Gino
- Gino Bartali, cyclist
- Gino Vannelli, singer
- Gino D'Acampo, chef
Popularity of the name Gino
Gino in the United States
Gino was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 2,108 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Gino. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Gino in the United States were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 157 births a year.
Gino in France
Gino was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 920 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Gino. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Gino in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 69 births a year.
Gino in Switzerland
Sibling names for Gino
Names from the same generation as Gino, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gino mean?
Gino shortens names ending in gino, such as Luigino or Giorgino.
What is the origin of the name Gino?
Italian.
Is Gino a girl's or a boy's name?
Gino is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Gino?
In 2024, Gino was the 1326th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 145 births.
What are good sibling names for Gino?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Simona, Linnea, Annalisa and Joyce for a sister, Lucio, Stefano, Pierre and Lino for a brother.
Who are famous people named Gino?
Gino Bartali, cyclist; Gino Vannelli, singer; Gino D'Acampo, chef.