Declining since 1994, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Marino since 1910
Babies named Marino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marino's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 165 |
| 1920s | 214 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 91 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 154 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 257 |
| 1990s | 336 |
| 2000s | 269 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Marino is an Italian and Spanish name derived from the Latin Marinus, meaning "of the sea." It has a long history, appearing as a given name since early Christian times and also functioning as a surname. In the United States, its popularity peaked in 1910, the year it first appeared in Social Security records, when it ranked 5,208. Since 1994, its usage has been in decline, and by 2025 it remained a rare choice, given to about 1 in 94,893 boys. The name is associated with coastal regions and has never been among the top 1,000 American names. Its maritime meaning and melodic sound make it a distinctive option for families with Italian or Spanish heritage.
Marino derives from the Latin "Marinus," meaning "of the sea" or "belonging to the sea." It is the Italian and Spanish form of Marinus, a Roman family name and a name borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Marinus, the founder of the Republic of San Marino. As a given name, it has been used in Italy and Spain for centuries, often reflecting a connection to the sea or coastal heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Rino
Variants: Marino (Italian), Marino (Spanish)
Sibling names for Marino
Names that share Marino's style, for a brother or sister.
