Tino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tino originates from Italian and Spanish roots, often serving as a diminutive of Valentino or Constantino. The name means 'valiant' or 'constant'. It has evolved from Latin forms like Valentinus and Constantinus. Tino gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently seen as a friendly and approachable name. It has no direct biblical relevance but is widely used in modern contexts.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tino"
Pronunciation
/ˈtiːnoʊ/
Origin
Italian, Spanish
Etymology
Tino is often a diminutive of names like Valentino or Constantino, deriving from Latin roots. The name is associated with the meaning 'valiant' or 'constant'.
Meaning
valiant, constant
Language Evolution
Valentinus (Latin), Constantinus (Latin), Tinus (Italian/Spanish diminutive)
Historical Usage
Tino gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries, as a friendly and approachable form of longer names.
Variants & Derivatives
Tino, Valentino, Constantino, Tina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tino is perceived as a charming and youthful name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Tino Rossi - French singer and actor, Tino Martinez - former professional baseball player, Tino Laspina - Italian-American artist
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Tino Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 44 peak births in 1972
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tino"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tino"
"Tino" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4002nd of 7545 | 63 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2706th of 6773 | 145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1736th of 7552 | 388 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1736th of 10718 | 427 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2536th of 16616 | 393 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3689th of 24088 | 405 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5498th of 23106 | 199 |
Regional Popularity of "Tino" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
54.57% 1557th/2853 |
33.30% 924th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.08% 1814th/3483 |
54.72% 1925th/3518 |
25.37% 1026th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
26.21% 1656th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
53.40% 3905th/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tino" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tino"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tino" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Tino" in the United States
The name Tino is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tino has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4002nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2706th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1736th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1736th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2536th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3689th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5498th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Tino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.