Gino
Gino is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Ever-living, famous warrior, or farmer (depending on full root name like Ambrogino, Luigino, or Giorgino).
Origin and history
Gino is an Italian male name traditionally used as a short form for names ending in '-gino', such as Luigino or Ambrogino. It has long been established as an independent name in the United States, maintaining steady moderate usage. Its connection to Italian heritage gives it a classic, friendly feel.
Popularity in the United States
13,145 babies in the United States have been named Gino since 1880. It ranks #1040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1100.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.1 %)
- NY (17.2 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 282 |
| 1920-1930 | 655 |
| 1930-1940 | 435 |
| 1940-1950 | 268 |
| 1950-1960 | 799 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,558 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,264 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,226 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,108 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,784 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,807 |
| 2020-2029 | 953 |
Famous people named Gino
- Gino Torretta: Football player, Sports broadcaster
- Gino Vannelli: Singer, Songwriter
- Gino Cappelletti: Football player, Broadcaster
Fun facts
- While originally an Italian hypocoristic suffix, Gino became popular globally as a distinct standalone given name.
- Gino has appeared consistently in official U.S. birth records for over a century.