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Lino

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEEN-oh /ˈlin.oʊ/Low

Meaning: Flax, linen; Italian/Spanish/Portuguese form of Linus, from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.Low

In 30 seconds: Lino is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Linus, meaning 'flax' or 'linen' — from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.
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Origin LowItalian, Latin, Spanish
MeaningFlax, linen; Italian/Spanish/Portuguese form of Linus, from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.
U.S. rank (2025)#2411 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births57 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name goes back to the Greek Linos and Latin Linus, with a meaning tied to flax and the linen made from it. Lino is the smooth Romance-language version used in Italy, Spain and Portugal, where it has long served as an everyday given name.

Two crisp syllables make it easy across those languages. The Italian-French film actor Lino Ventura and the Croatian handball coach Lino Červar, who led Croatia to Olympic gold in 2004, are well-known bearers.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lino is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Lino — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lino Ventura (1919–1987)
    Italian-French film actor.
  • ★Lino Červar (1950–present)
    Croatian handball coach who led Croatia to Olympic gold in 2004.

If you like Lino…

Linus— The Latin and Greek source name that Lino is the Romance form of.
Gino— echoes that soft -no sound
Dino— lands in the same popularity range
Juno— a fellow Latin choice
Nino— another Italian name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lino mean?

Lino is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Lino?

It's commonly said LEEN-oh /ˈlin.oʊ/.

Is Lino a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lino is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lino?

In 2024, Lino ranked #2156 in the U.S. for boys, with 68 births recorded.

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