Dino
Dino is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little or brave (shortening of names ending in -dino or -ardino).
Origin and history
Dino originated as an Italian diminutive suffix used for names ending in -dino, such as Bernardino or Aldardino, before becoming an independent given name. It gained widespread cultural recognition in the United States during the mid-20th century through entertainment figures like Dean Martin (born Dino Crocetti). Today, it remains a recognizable classical Italian name used moderately across the country.
Popularity in the United States
9,219 babies in the United States have been named Dino since 1880. It ranks #1259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1661.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.9 %)
- NY (17.6 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
- PA (9.3 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 142 |
| 1920-1930 | 321 |
| 1930-1940 | 438 |
| 1940-1950 | 213 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,441 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,794 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,302 |
| 1980-1990 | 700 |
| 1990-2000 | 605 |
| 2000-2010 | 604 |
| 2010-2019 | 393 |
| 2020-2029 | 266 |
Famous people named Dino
- Dino Ciccarelli: Ice Hockey Player
- Dino Radja: Basketball Player
- Dino Zoff: Soccer Player, Manager
Fun facts
- Dino began as a pet suffix for longer Italian names before evolving into a distinct first name.
- Legendary entertainer Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti.