Dino

Dino: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːnΙ™ΚŠ/ Β· /ˈdinoʊ/

Meaning and origin of Dino

  • A male given name from Italian, feminine equivalent Dina.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Dino.

How popular is Dino?

45U.S. babies in 2025
#404peak rank (1960)
9,219babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Dino. Its highest rank for boys was #404 in 1960. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025386 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dino FAQ

What does the name Dino mean?

A male given name from Italian, feminine equivalent Dina. Borrowed from Italian Dino.

What is the origin of the name Dino?

Dino is listed as a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Dino?

Since 1880, 9,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Dino. Its highest rank for boys was #404 in 1960. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dino a boy or girl name?

Dino is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,219 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.