Fortino
Fortino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fortunate, lucky, or strong.
Origin and history
Fortino is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from Fortinus, a diminutive of Fortunatus. It translates roughly to 'fortunate' or 'strong-willed'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice, primarily used within Hispanic and Italian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
800 babies in the United States have been named Fortino since 1880. It ranks #3876 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.4 %)
- TX (45.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 67 |
| 1930-1940 | 58 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Fun facts
- Fortino traces back to the Roman name Fortinus, which is linked to Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fate.
- With fewer than 1,000 total recorded births since 1880, Fortino is an uncommonly encountered name in the U.S.