A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Dino since 1912
Babies named Dino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 321 |
| 1930s | 438 |
| 1940s | 213 |
| 1950s | 1,441 |
| 1960s | 2,794 |
| 1970s | 1,302 |
| 1980s | 700 |
| 1990s | 605 |
| 2000s | 604 |
| 2010s | 393 |
| 2020s | 266 |
Meaning & origin
Dino is an Italian short form that has carved out its own identity as a given name, particularly in Italian-American families. Despite never breaking into the top 1,000, it reached its peak rank in 1960, a year when Italian heritage names saw a surge in popularity. Since 2013, the name has been on a slow but steady rise, reflecting a renewed interest in vintage Italian names. While uncommon, its rarity gives it a distinctive charm. The top states for Dino are New Jersey and California, both with sizable Italian-American populations. With a 1-in-37,957 birth rate in 2025, it remains a unique choice.
Dino is typically a short form of Italian names like Bernardino, Gherardino, or Giordino, which themselves derive from Germanic or Greek roots. It can also be interpreted as a diminutive of the Italian word 'dino' (little sword), though this is less common. The name gained independent usage in the 20th century, especially in Italian-American communities.
Where Dino is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dino” around the world
Where Dino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Dino
Names that share Dino's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gia, Mia, Sofia, Lena, Stella, Donia, Gina, Ladonna, Catina, Rina, Ajla, Dinora, Emina, Lejla, Lenita, Cotina, Drina, Geana, Genita, Pina, Charina, Dinna, Quita, Vana
Brothers: Marco, Luca, Rocco, Enzo, Paolo, Alvino, Rito, Tino, Adis, Admir, Ajdin, Costa, Miro, Rino, Sava, Zlatan, Almin, Chino, Gildo
