Declining since 1998, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Tino since 1918
Babies named Tino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 212 |
| 1960s | 277 |
| 1970s | 264 |
| 1980s | 230 |
| 1990s | 285 |
| 2000s | 247 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Tino is a short, energetic name that has traditionally served as a nickname for longer Italian and Spanish names such as Valentino, Faustino, or Agostino. In the United States, it began appearing on birth records as early as 1918, though it remains uncommon. Its best decade was the 1970s, during which it reached its peak rank in 1972. Since 1998, however, its usage has been steadily declining, and in the latest year (2025) it ranked 6,143 with about 1 in 122,005 newborns receiving the name. Despite its rarity, Tino has a friendly, international feel that may appeal to families with Italian or Spanish heritage.
Tino originated as a diminutive suffix in Italian and Spanish, commonly attached to names such as Valentino (from Latin valens 'strong, healthy'), Faustino, or Agostino. It has also been used independently, especially in the United States, where it gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by its resemblance to the English word 'tiny'.
“Tino” around the world
Where Tino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
155
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Tino
Names that share Tino's style, for a brother or sister.
