Declining since 1993, #1,217 for boys today.
Popularity of Gino since 1907
Babies named Gino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 282 |
| 1920s | 655 |
| 1930s | 435 |
| 1940s | 268 |
| 1950s | 799 |
| 1960s | 1,558 |
| 1970s | 1,264 |
| 1980s | 1,226 |
| 1990s | 2,108 |
| 2000s | 1,784 |
| 2010s | 1,807 |
| 2020s | 953 |
Meaning & origin
Gino is an Italian diminutive that became an independent given name. First recorded in the U.S. in 1907, it peaked in 1992 and has been declining since 1993. In 2025, it ranked 1,217th with 1 in 10,290 boys receiving the name. It remains most popular in states with strong Italian-American heritage, including Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Its trajectory suggests a steady but slow decline in usage.
Gino originated as a diminutive suffix for Italian names ending in -gino, such as Luigi and Ambrogino. It became an independent given name in the 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1907. The name is particularly common among Italian-American communities and saw peak usage in the 1990s.
Where Gino 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.
“Gino” around the world
Where Gino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Gino
Names that share Gino's style, for a brother or sister.
