A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Fortino since 1920
Babies named Fortino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fortino's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 149 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Fortino is a rare Italian and Spanish name that carries the strong meaning of 'little fortress.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920, and its peak popularity came in 1927, though even then it was uncommon. After a long period of decline, the name has been rising in usage since 2019, part of a revival of vintage names from the 1920s. With a current rank of 9,714 and a 1-in-244,011 incidence in 2025, Fortino remains a distinctive choice that stands out for its robust sound and heritage.
Fortino is a diminutive of the Italian or Spanish name Forte, deriving from the Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong'. It is also a toponymic surname referring to a small fort or stronghold. The name has been used occasionally in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in southern Italy and Latin America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fort, Tino
Sibling names for Fortino
Names that share Fortino's style, for a brother or sister.
