boys' name · peaked 1998

Nino

Every Nino since 1912 — 2,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,728
among boys
Babies in 2025
30
named Nino
Peak year
1998
54 babies
All-time total
2,740
since 1912

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
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Famous people named Nino

  1. Nino Rota Composer · 1911–1979
  2. Nino Manfredi Actor · 1921–2004
  3. Nino Benvenuti Boxer · b. 1938
  4. Nino Ferrer Singer · 1934–1998
  5. 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).

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