Lino

Lino - A very unique male name

Lino appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #906. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lino and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lino? 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 Lino. The baby boy name Lino was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2105 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lino peaked in popularity 60 years ago in 1966 on position 870.

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Lino is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lino is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,277 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,015.

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 Lino is where you live.

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Lino origin and meaning

Italian and Spanish short form

Short form of Italian and Spanish names ending in -lino, and a form related to Linus, from Greek linon, 'flax'

Lino has been used for centuries in Italy, Spain and Portugal, both as a short form and in its own right, and it honours Saint Linus, second pope in tradition. In the US it has appeared since 1913 at very low levels. It is currently inching up.

Attested etymology

Lino is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Lino

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

Liam / Leon / Lonnie / Lynn / Lane / Layne / Lanny / Lennon / Lon / Lenny /

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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)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Lino

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 Lino 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 Lino?

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

LEE-noh · /ˈlinoʊ/

Around the world

• Linus (Latin and Greek) — The classical form from which the Lino family descends

Famous bearers

• Lino Ventura — Italian-French film actor; born Angelo Lino Ventura and known as Lino Ventura (1919–1987) Historical

Style

InternationalShort formClassic

Why parents choose it

Lino offers a short, warm Mediterranean name that is almost unused in the US.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may connect it first with linoleum flooring