Nino
Every Nino since 1912 — 2,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nino
Nino is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,728 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 2,740 American babies have been named Nino. Its peak came in 1998, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nino stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nino year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 30 | #3,728 |
| 2024 | — | — | 40 | #3,081 |
| 2023 | — | — | 48 | #2,722 |
| 2022 | — | — | 49 | #2,705 |
| 2021 | — | — | 49 | #2,641 |
| 2020 | — | — | 45 | #2,744 |
| 2019 | — | — | 43 | #2,889 |
| 2018 | — | — | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,358 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,128 | 43 | #2,821 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,403 | 41 | #2,901 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,439 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,246 |
| 2012 | — | — | 45 | #2,705 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2010 | — | — | 38 | #3,058 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,714 | 46 | #2,689 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,473 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,908 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,253 | 35 | #3,138 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45 | #2,517 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,831 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,567 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44 | #2,360 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,465 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47 | #2,164 |
| 1995 | — | — | 40 | #2,089 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,031 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,272 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,342 |
| 1975 | — | — | 30 | #1,692 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,410 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,705 |
| 1960 | — | — | 16 | #2,097 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,954 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,238 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,526 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,435 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,657 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,733 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,876 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,136 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,405 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Nino
- Nino Rota Composer · 1911–1979
- Nino Manfredi Actor · 1921–2004
- Nino Benvenuti Boxer · b. 1938
- Nino Ferrer Singer · 1934–1998
- Nino Vaccarella Politician · b. 1933
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nino in 2025?
Nino ranked #3,728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nino?
2,740 babies have been named Nino in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nino most popular?
Nino peaked in 1998, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Nino a boy or girl name?
Nino is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nino rising or falling?
Nino is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nino?
Well-known people named Nino include Nino Rota (composer), Nino Manfredi (actor), Nino Benvenuti (boxer).