Lino Boy

Popularity: #881 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-no //ˈliːnoʊ//

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: 'light'; Spanish: 'little'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lino has its roots in the Latin word "linum," which means "flax." This etymology suggests a connection to the plant that has been cultivated since ancient times for its fibers and seeds. The name Lino is derived from the Italian diminutive of the name "Alessandro" or "Lorenzo," both of which have historical significance in various cultures.

The transition of Lino into English likely occurred through the influence of Italian immigrants and the broader cultural exchanges between Italy and English-speaking countries, particularly during the Renaissance and subsequent centuries. Historically, the name Lino can be associated with several notable figures, particularly in Italy.

One such figure is Saint Lino, who was the second pope of the Catholic Church, serving in the first century AD. His papacy is recognized in the early Christian tradition, and he is often commemorated in various liturgical calendars.

The name has also been borne by various artists and cultural figures throughout history, contributing to its resonance in Italian and broader European culture. Culturally, Lino embodies a sense of tradition and craftsmanship, reflecting the historical importance of flax in textile production.

The name may evoke associations with simplicity and natural beauty, resonating with the pastoral and agrarian roots of many cultures. Additionally, the diminutive form "Lino" has been used affectionately in various contexts, enhancing its appeal as a personal name.

Overall, Lino carries with it a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance, rooted in ancient practices and historical narratives.

Famous people named Lino

In this section, you will find notable people named Lino. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lino who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lino who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lino Banfi is an actor best known for Il medico della mutua, La casa degli spiriti, and La piovra.

Lino Ventura is an actor best known for Les Dents de la mer, Le Clan des Siciliens, and Un homme est mort.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lino, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lino. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lino was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Lino has ranked as high as #4058 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)

The name Lino is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lino.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 57 57 0
2024 68 68 0
2023 60 60 0
2022 54 54 0
2021 43 43 0
2020 48 48 0
2019 45 45 0
2018 45 45 0
2017 42 42 0
2016 47 47 0
2015 46 40 6
2014 42 42 0
2013 35 35 0
2012 54 54 0
2011 50 50 0
2010 50 50 0
2009 56 56 0
2008 53 53 0
2007 66 66 0
2006 65 65 0
2005 62 62 0
2004 58 58 0
2003 70 70 0
2002 64 64 0
2001 57 57 0
2000 42 42 0
1999 46 46 0
1998 54 54 0
1997 47 47 0
1996 62 62 0
1995 50 50 0
1994 56 56 0
1993 41 41 0
1992 54 54 0
1991 49 49 0
1990 45 45 0
1989 65 65 0
1988 31 31 0
1987 52 52 0
1986 34 34 0
1985 49 49 0
1984 36 36 0
1983 44 44 0
1982 39 39 0
1981 48 48 0
1980 42 42 0
1979 34 34 0
1978 33 33 0
1977 39 39 0
1976 42 42 0
1975 33 33 0
1974 29 29 0
1973 37 37 0
1972 36 36 0
1971 46 46 0
1970 34 34 0
1969 33 33 0
1968 34 34 0
1967 28 28 0
1966 44 44 0
1965 35 35 0
1964 25 25 0
1963 46 46 0
1962 43 43 0
1961 35 35 0
1960 37 37 0
1959 41 41 0
1958 24 24 0
1957 26 26 0
1956 27 27 0
1955 36 36 0
1954 27 27 0
1953 32 32 0
1952 37 37 0
1951 16 16 0
1950 27 27 0
1949 22 22 0
1948 15 15 0
1947 22 22 0
1946 26 26 0
1945 21 21 0
1944 22 22 0
1943 18 18 0
1942 21 21 0
1941 20 20 0
1940 14 14 0
1939 17 17 0
1938 16 16 0
1937 22 22 0
1936 25 25 0
1935 22 22 0
1934 16 16 0
1933 28 28 0
1932 18 18 0
1931 24 24 0
1930 29 29 0
1929 30 30 0
1928 23 23 0
1927 31 31 0
1926 32 32 0
1925 29 29 0
1924 27 27 0
1923 38 38 0
1922 27 27 0
1921 35 35 0
1920 24 24 0
1919 24 24 0
1918 18 18 0
1917 12 12 0
1916 13 13 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 20 20 0
1913 18 18 0
1912 9 9 0
1910 6 6 0
1904 5 5 0

Top States for Lino (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 25
76%
TX 8
24%