Holding steady.
Popularity of Rino since 1914
Babies named Rino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rino is an Italian name that has never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in records in 1914, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 names for any year. Its peak year of usage was 1930, though even then the number of births was very low. In 2025, the name did not appear in the records at all, reflecting its extremely rare usage. The trajectory of the name's popularity has remained stable over the decades, with occasional years seeing no recorded births. No top states were associated with the name, as the low numbers do not meet threshold for state-level reporting. Rino remains a distinctive choice, primarily found within Italian-American families or those with an appreciation for Italian culture.
Rino is primarily an Italian given name, often used as a diminutive or short form of names such as Gherardino, Corradino, or other names ending in '-rino'. It may also be a nickname derived from the Italian word 'rino', meaning 'rhinoceros', though this is less common. The name has seen occasional use in Italian-speaking communities, particularly in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Rino
Names that share Rino's style, for a brother or sister.
