Gavino
Gavino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of Gabii; from the ancient city of Gabii.
Origin and history
Gavino is a male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Gabinus, meaning 'of Gabii', an ancient town in Latium. It has long been especially prominent in Sardinia due to Saint Gavinus, a early Christian martyr. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, chosen steadily but modestly over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,782 babies in the United States have been named Gavino since 1880. It ranks #3030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1789.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.8 %)
- CA (38 %)
- FL (0.6 %)
- IL (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 74 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 308 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 138 |
Famous people named Gavino
- Gavino Ledda: Author, Scholar
Nicknames
Gavi, Gino
Fun facts
- Gavino is deeply tied to Sardinian culture because Saint Gavinus is one of the island's major patron saints.
- The name originally denoted an inhabitant of Gabii, a key Latin city that predated Roman supremacy.