Dino Boy

Popularity: #876 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEE-no / /ˈdiː.noʊ/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: 'little dinosaur'; Latin: 'divine'

Historical & Cultural Background

Dino is often considered a diminutive of names like Bernardino or Dinozzo in Italian culture. It has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in Italy and among Italian communities. The name is also associated with the Latin word 'divinus', meaning divine, which adds a layer of historical significance. In contemporary culture, Dino is recognized as a playful and approachable name.

Trend Summary

Dino has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dinozzo
  • Dinu

International Variants

  • Dino (Italian)
  • Dino (Spanish)
  • Dino (Croatian)

Famous people named Dino

Dino De Laurentiis was an Italian-American film producer known for his work on films such as 'Barbarella' and 'King Kong'.

Dino Zoff is a retired Italian football goalkeeper who is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history.

Dino Melaye is a Nigerian politician and former senator known for his outspoken nature and involvement in various political movements.

Dino Cazares is a Mexican-American guitarist and founding member of the heavy metal band Fear Factory.

Fictional characters named Dino

Dino is a character from 'The Flintstones', serving as the pet dinosaur of the Flintstone family.

Dino the Dinosaur is a character in the animated series 'The Flintstones', known for his playful and loyal nature.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dino was first seen in the United States in 1912. Dino has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dino (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
55%
TX 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19127
191310
191419
191519
191625
191723
191818
191921
192024
192129
192233
192332
192440
192534
192636
192720
192832
192941
193051
193172
193285
193346
193444
193528
193642
193730
193825
193915
194017
194116
194221
194314
194423
194517
194626
194730
194822
194927
195028
195137
195240
195347
195487
195585
1956193
1957225
1958317
1959382
1960386
1961372
1962308
1963262
1964210
1965216
1966266
1967284
1968263
1969227
1970237
1971213
1972167
1973117
1974130
197597
197690
197789
197873
197988
198075
198183
198276
198381
198466
198567
198664
198756
198876
198956
199071
199159
199268
199365
199457
199561
199661
199756
199854
199953
200067
200165
200254
200371
200459
200567
200651
200760
200858
200952
201046
201143
201238
201337
201438
201543
201637
201741
201841
201929
202049
202144
202231
202349
202448