Tino
Tino is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Diminutive of names ending in -tino, often meaning 'little', 'healthy', or 'constant'.
Origin and history
Tino originated as a diminutive suffix for names ending in '-tino' or '-tine', such as Valentino, Agostino, or Constantino. Over time, it gained independent use as a standalone masculine name across Mediterranean and Latin cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, occasionally used as an affectionate short form or a modern standalone choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,034 babies in the United States have been named Tino since 1880. It ranks #2856 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.9 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- CO (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 212 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 264 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 285 |
| 2000-2010 | 247 |
| 2010-2019 | 175 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Tino
- Tino Martinez: baseball player, athlete
- Tino Insana: actor, voice actor
Fun facts
- Tino originated as the final syllable of traditional longer names like Valentino, Faustino, and Constantino before becoming a full standalone name.
- Though never a major chart-topper in the US, Tino has seen steady, low-frequency usage for over a century.