Gabino
Gabino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of Gabii or person from Gabii.
Origin and history
Gabino is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Gabinus, which referred to someone from the ancient city of Gabii. It has traditionally been used in Spanish-speaking cultures and remains a rare given name in the United States, given to a steady but small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,573 babies in the United States have been named Gabino since 1880. It ranks #2556 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.6 %)
- CA (43 %)
- IL (1.7 %)
- FL (0.38 %)
- AZ (0.32 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 110 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 515 |
| 2000-2010 | 461 |
| 2010-2019 | 331 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Gabino
- Gabino Diego: actor
- Gabino Zavala: bishop, religious figure
Nicknames
Gabi
Fun facts
- The name originates as a Roman designation for residents of Gabii, an important ancient city in Latium near Rome.
- Several early Christian martyrs bore the name Gabinus, establishing its historical presence in Western Europe.