Dino
Every Dino since 1912 — 9,219 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dino
Dino is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,808 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 9,219 American babies have been named Dino. Its peak came in 1960, when 386 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Dino stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dino year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,808 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,723 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2,667 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,637 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,830 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,594 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,741 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,908 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,907 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,777 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,000 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,013 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,015 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,765 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,649 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,463 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,275 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,219 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,415 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1,895 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,029 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,722 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,027 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,750 |
| 2000 | 67 | #1,704 |
| 1995 | 61 | #1,552 |
| 1990 | 71 | #1,319 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,139 |
| 1980 | 75 | #1,042 |
| 1975 | 97 | #843 |
| 1970 | 237 | #525 |
| 1965 | 216 | #521 |
| 1960 | 386 | #404 |
| 1955 | 85 | #793 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,373 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,642 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,696 |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,254 |
| 1930 | 51 | #948 |
| 1925 | 34 | #1,233 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,554 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,618 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Dino
- Dino Buzzati Writer · 1906–1972
- Dino De Laurentiis Producer · 1919–2010
- Dino Risi Film director · 1916–2008
- Dino Grandi Politician · 1895–1988
- Dino Sani Soccer player · b. 1932
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dino in 2025?
Dino ranked #2,808 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dino?
9,219 babies have been named Dino in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dino most popular?
Dino peaked in 1960, when 386 newborns received the name.
Is Dino a boy or girl name?
Dino is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dino rising or falling?
Dino is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dino?
Well-known people named Dino include Dino Buzzati (writer), Dino De Laurentiis (producer), Dino Risi (film director).