The nameTino

Tino is a short boy's name, first an Italian pet form of Constantino, Valentino or Martino. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Tino takes the ending of names such as Valentino, from the Latin valens, "strong", or Constantino, from constans, "steadfast".

Origin

Italian. Tino Rossi, a Corsican singer born Constantin Rossi, made it famous in France.

History

Found in France since the 1920s, Tino grew sharply in the 2010s and peaked around 2020.

Famous people named Tino

Popularity of the name Tino

Tino in France

384thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (220 births)
4,185babies named Tino in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Tino was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,895 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Tino. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Tino in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 171 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tino mean?

Tino takes the ending of names such as Valentino, from the Latin valens, "strong", or Constantino, from constans, "steadfast".

What is the origin of the name Tino?

Italian. Tino Rossi, a Corsican singer born Constantin Rossi, made it famous in France.

Is Tino a girl's or a boy's name?

Tino is a boy's name.

Who are famous people named Tino?

Tino Rossi, French singer and actor.