Gino
Boy name · #1217 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
Gino ranks #1217 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 166 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1061, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,843 boys born in 2025 was named Gino.
The 118-year story
Gino first appears in the Social Security records in 1907, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 262 boys were named Gino — good for #634 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.
Babies named Gino per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Gino in class?
Gino scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Gino is most common
Geography matters for names, and Gino is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ginos were CA (22), NY (21), FL (14), OH (13), NJ (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Gino
Statistically, parents drawn to Gino tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Gabino, Lino, Nino, Marcelino, and Gonzalo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gino | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 166 | #1217 |
| 2024 | 145 | #1324 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1271 |
| 2022 | 172 | #1185 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1188 |
| 2020 | 154 | #1222 |
| 2019 | 152 | #1239 |
| 2018 | 168 | #1141 |
| 2017 | 145 | #1256 |
| 2016 | 193 | #1032 |
| 2015 | 187 | #1061 |
| 2014 | 224 | #938 |
| 2013 | 212 | #940 |
| 2012 | 196 | #1008 |
| 2011 | 170 | #1091 |
| 2010 | 160 | #1157 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1218 |
| 2008 | 175 | #1070 |
| 2007 | 192 | #1005 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1021 |
| 2005 | 165 | #1021 |
| 2004 | 190 | #903 |
| 2003 | 200 | #861 |
| 2002 | 175 | #917 |
| 2001 | 188 | #852 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gino a popular boy name?
Gino ranked #1217 among boys in 2025 with 166 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1061.
When was the name Gino most popular?
Gino peaked in 1992, when 262 American boys received the name (ranked #634 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gino?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,843 newborn American boys was named Gino. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.