The nameLino
Lino is a short Italian name with a gentle sound.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Lino comes from the Latin Linus, from the Greek Linos, a singer of myth. It is also a short form of names ending in lino, such as Pasqualino.
Origin
Italian.
History
Saint Linus is listed as the second bishop of Rome after Peter. In the United States Lino reached 1119th place in 1966.
Did you know?
- Before acting, Lino Ventura was a professional wrestler. In 1966 he founded Perce-Neige, a charity for people with disabilities.
Famous people named Lino
- Lino Ventura, actor
Popularity of the name Lino
Lino in the United States
Lino was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 593 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Lino. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Lino in the United States were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 55 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Lino in France
Lino was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,430 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Lino. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Lino in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 492 births a year on average, against 383 in the five years before.
Lino in Belgium
Lino in Switzerland
Sibling names for Lino
Names from the same generation as Lino, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lino mean?
Lino comes from the Latin Linus, from the Greek Linos, a singer of myth. It is also a short form of names ending in lino, such as Pasqualino.
What is the origin of the name Lino?
Italian.
Is Lino a girl's or a boy's name?
Lino is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lino?
In 2024, Lino was the 2156th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 68 births.
What are good sibling names for Lino?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Simona, Annalisa, Mirella and Mariama for a sister, Stefano, Fabio, Paolo and Dino for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lino?
Lino Ventura, actor.