Lino
Lino is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Flax or flaxen-haired; named after Linos, son of Apollo.
Origin and history
Lino is a given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Linos, a figure in Greek mythology associated with music and poetry. It is widely recognized in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In the United States, Lino remains a relatively rare but consistently used male name.
Popularity in the United States
4,188 babies in the United States have been named Lino since 1880. It ranks #1936 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1597.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.6 %)
- TX (44.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- IL (1.9 %)
- AZ (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 201 |
| 1950-1960 | 293 |
| 1960-1970 | 360 |
| 1970-1980 | 363 |
| 1980-1990 | 440 |
| 1990-2000 | 504 |
| 2000-2010 | 593 |
| 2010-2019 | 450 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Famous people named Lino
- Lino Ventura: actor
- Lino Brocka: film director
- Lino Facioli: actor
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Linus was a famed musician and poetry teacher who taught Orpheus and Heracles.
- Saint Linus served as the bishop of Rome in the late first century and is considered the second pope of the Catholic Church.