Lino
Boy name · #2396 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Lino in class?
Lino scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Lino is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Linos were CA (15), TX (8), NY (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
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.