Gino

Gino - A very unique male name

Gino appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1031. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gino and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gino? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gino. The baby boy name Gino was given to 125 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1173 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 11,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gino peaked in popularity 61 years ago in 1965 on position 566.

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Gino is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gino is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #410 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,160.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gino is where you live.

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Gino origin and meaning

Italian

Uncertain — an Italian pet form used for several different names (Luigino from Luigi, Eugenio, Ambrogino and others ending in -gino), so no single root or meaning can be assigned to Gino itself

Gino is the Italian short form that escaped its parent names: in Italy it usually points to Luigi (via Luigino) or Eugenio, but as a standalone name it carries no single derivation. It has been used in the US since 1912, mostly in Italian-American families, peaking modestly in 1992. Its image is pure Italian-American mid-century — barbershops, bakeries and Sinatra-era charm.

Origin uncertain

Gino is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Gino, pop culture references for the name Gino and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gino

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gino, sorted by popularity.

Gene / Gianni / Gannon / Gian / Gionni / Geno / Giacomo / Gohan / Gwyn / Gina /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Gino

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gino a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gino?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JEE-noh · /ˈdʒiːnoʊ/

Around the world

• Luigino (Italian) — One of the full Italian names Gino most often shortens

Spellings and nicknames

• Luigi — The full name behind Luigino — a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Gino Vannelli — Canadian singer-songwriter ('I Just Wanna Stop', 'Living Inside Myself') (b. 1952) Contemporary
• Gino Marchetti — Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end for the Baltimore Colts (1926–2019) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Gino for compact Italian heritage — a name that honours a Luigi or Eugenio without using the full form.

Worth knowing

• Listeners will often ask what it is short for, and some will hear it as a nickname only