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Gino
BoyItalian· “short for names like Luigi”
- Meaning
- short for names like Luigi
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- JEE-noh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,218
- US babies 2025
- 166
- Best rank
- #566 (1965)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Gino
Gino is an Italian name that is usually said to mean “short for names like Luigi”.
Gino is an Italian short form of names ending in -gino, such as Luigino, Giorgino and Ambrogino, making it a nickname for Luigi, Giorgio or Ambrogio. It became an independent given name in Italy and spread with Italian immigrants to the Americas. Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, a two-time winner of the Tour de France, is one well-known bearer. Pronounced JEE-noh, the name has a warm, friendly sound and a classic Italian feel. It is short and easy to say, and it suits parents who want a cheerful name with Italian heritage. Gino pairs naturally with longer Italian middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Geno.
Popularity over time
Gino first appears in US Social Security records in 1907. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 72 different years, starting in 1914. Its best national rank was #566 in 1965, and the most babies received it in 1992, when 262 were named Gino. In 2025, 166 babies were named Gino, and it ranked #1,218 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #898 in 1920, #1,093 in 1950, #725 in 1980, #903 in 2000, #1,157 in 2010, and #1,218 in 2025. Of the 13,145 US boys named Gino since records began, 16% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,807 babies. Since 2010, 2,760 more have been named Gino.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brandan, Brandyn, Dylon, Heriberto, and Codey.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gino ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #410 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #672 | 10 |
| Ohio | #686 | 13 |
| New York | #700 | 21 |
| Pennsylvania | #809 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Gino is usually pronounced JEE-noh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with G and ends in “-no”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Geno.
Middle names for Gino
A few middle names that flow with Gino: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gino mean?
Gino is an Italian name that is usually said to mean “short for names like Luigi”.
What is the origin of the name Gino?
Gino has Italian roots. Gino is an Italian short form of names ending in -gino, such as Luigino, Giorgino and Ambrogino, making it a nickname for Luigi, Giorgio or Ambrogio.
Is Gino a popular name?
Not especially. Gino ranked #1,218 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gino a boy or girl name?
Gino is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Gino?
Gino is usually pronounced JEE-noh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings