Lino Boy

Popularity: #856 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-no / /ˈliːnoʊ/

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'light'; Spanish: 'little'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lino is derived from the Italian name 'Lino', which is often a diminutive of names like 'Alessandro' or 'Marcelino'. In Spanish-speaking countries, it can also be a diminutive of 'Felino'. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with lightness or smallness. It has gained popularity in recent years in various regions.

Trend Summary

Lino has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Linoo
  • Linus

International Variants

  • Lino (Italian)
  • Lino (Spanish)
  • Linos (Greek)

Famous people named Lino

Lino Banfi is an Italian actor known for his roles in comedy films and television.

Lino Ventura was a French actor famous for his performances in crime and drama films.

Lino Rulli is an American television personality and radio host.

Lino Tagliapietra is an Italian glass artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary glass art.

Fictional characters named Lino

Lino is a character in the animated film 'The Lion King', serving as a minor supporting character.

Lino is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lino was first seen in the United States in 1904. Lino has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Lino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lino (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 25
76%
TX 8
24%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19045
19106
19129
191318
191420
191516
191613
191712
191818
191924
192024
192135
192227
192338
192427
192529
192632
192731
192823
192930
193029
193124
193218
193328
193416
193522
193625
193722
193816
193917
194014
194120
194221
194318
194422
194521
194626
194722
194815
194922
195027
195116
195237
195332
195427
195536
195627
195726
195824
195941
196037
196134
196243
196346
196425
196535
196644
196728
196834
196933
197034
197146
197236
197337
197429
197533
197642
197739
197833
197934
198042
198148
198239
198344
198436
198549
198634
198752
198831
198965
199045
199149
199254
199341
199456
199550
199662
199747
199854
199946
200042
200157
200264
200370
200458
200562
200665
200766
200853
200956
201050
201150
201254
201335
201442
201540
201647
201742
201845
201945
202048
202143
202254
202360
202468