Lino
Boy name · #2396 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Lino? In official American birth records, Lino has been tracked continuously since 1904, giving it 121 years of documented American history.
Lino is currently the #2396 boy name in the United States — 57 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2919, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Lino.
Babies named Lino per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 121-year story
Lino first appears in the Social Security records in 1904, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 70 boys were named Lino — good for #1739 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lino against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lino in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Lino is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Lino will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Lino is most common
State-level data for Lino is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Lino
Statistically, parents drawn to Lino tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nino, Gino, Gabino, Maximino, and Marcelino.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lino | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2156 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2315 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2862 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2617 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2766 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2708 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2840 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2626 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2805 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2358 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2478 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2467 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2320 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2405 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2071 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2037 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2051 |
| 2003 | 70 | #1739 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1792 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1912 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Lino?
In official American birth records, the name Lino first appeared in 1904 (over 121 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 121 years.
Is Lino a popular boy name?
Lino ranked #2396 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2919.
When was the name Lino most popular?
Lino peaked in 2003, when 70 American boys received the name (ranked #1739 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Lino?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Lino. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.