Marino Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-REE-noh /məˈriːnoʊ/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: of the sea; Spanish: marine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marino has its roots in the Latin name "Marinus," which derives from the word "marinus," meaning "of the sea" or "marine." This Latin term itself is linked to the earlier Proto-Indo-European root *mari-, which also pertains to the sea. The name Marinus was used in ancient Rome and was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Marinus, who is recognized as the founder of San Marino in the 4th century.

The name gradually made its way into various languages, evolving into forms such as "Marino" in Italian and Spanish, and later into English through cultural exchanges and migrations. Throughout history, Marino has been associated with maritime themes, reflecting the significance of the sea in various cultures.

The name has been borne by notable figures, including artists and scholars during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and exploration. The use of Marino in literature and art can be traced back to this era, where it symbolized not only a connection to the sea but also a broader cultural identity tied to exploration and adventure.

In addition to its historical significance, Marino carries cultural resonance in regions where Italian and Spanish influence is prominent. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, qualities that have been celebrated in various artistic expressions.

The diminutive form "Mario" is also historically relevant, often used in similar cultural contexts. Overall, the name Marino encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical milestones, and cultural significance, reflecting humanity's enduring relationship with the sea.

Famous people named Marino

In this section, you will find notable people named Marino. 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 Marino who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Marino Marini is a sculptor best known for his bronze sculptures and works in modern art.

Marino Basso is a former professional cyclist best known for winning the Giro d'Italia and multiple national championships.

Marino Sato is a racing driver best known for competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship.

Sibling suggestions

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

MarcoMarioMaraMinaMiloMira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marino. 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.

MarinMarioMariusMarcellusMarvinMarlo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marino was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Marino has ranked as high as #4846 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Marino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marino 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 Marino 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 Marino.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 18 18
2024 21 21
2023 22 22
2022 21 21
2021 23 23
2020 15 15
2019 14 14
2018 14 14
2017 20 20
2016 17 17
2015 22 22
2014 21 21
2013 22 22
2012 19 19
2011 16 16
2010 16 16
2009 29 29
2008 25 25
2007 19 19
2006 26 26
2005 27 27
2004 20 20
2003 34 34
2002 22 22
2001 36 36
2000 31 31
1999 39 39
1998 27 27
1997 31 31
1996 20 20
1995 38 38
1994 40 40
1993 36 36
1992 38 38
1991 38 38
1990 29 29
1989 26 26
1988 30 30
1987 29 29
1986 34 34
1985 36 36
1984 18 18
1983 15 15
1982 21 21
1981 13 13
1980 35 35
1979 15 15
1978 17 17
1977 22 22
1976 12 12
1975 22 22
1974 13 13
1973 18 18
1972 21 21
1971 14 14
1970 16 16
1969 13 13
1968 12 12
1967 15 15
1966 17 17
1965 14 14
1964 20 20
1963 15 15
1962 13 13
1961 10 10
1960 25 25
1959 12 12
1958 16 16
1957 13 13
1955 10 10
1954 12 12
1953 13 13
1952 9 9
1951 16 16
1950 15 15
1949 10 10
1948 11 11
1947 6 6
1946 8 8
1944 7 7
1943 12 12
1942 12 12
1941 13 13
1940 12 12
1939 12 12
1938 10 10
1937 12 12
1936 16 16
1935 6 6
1934 18 18
1933 12 12
1932 23 23
1931 23 23
1930 26 26
1929 18 18
1928 16 16
1927 11 11
1926 23 23
1925 29 29
1924 26 26
1923 23 23
1922 23 23
1921 21 21
1920 24 24
1919 22 22
1918 30 30
1917 13 13
1916 25 25
1915 29 29
1914 14 14
1913 12 12
1912 13 13
1910 7 7

Top States for Marino (2023)

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
PA 5
100%