Delino
An Italian masculine name meaning "from the dell or small valley".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Delino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delino today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delino births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delino. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Delino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#6,838
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Delino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delino by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delino
The name Delino is believed to have its origins in Latin, deriving from the word "delinus," which means "of the vine" or "relating to vines." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with wine-making or grape cultivation in ancient Roman times.
During the Roman era, names related to professions or trades were quite common, and it's possible that Delino was initially given as a surname to individuals involved in viticulture or wine production. However, over time, it transitioned into a given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delino can be found in a medieval document from the 11th century, where it appears as the name of a landowner in the region of Tuscany, Italy. This suggests that the name had already gained some popularity in certain parts of the Italian peninsula by that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Delino di Bartolomeo (1320-1389) was a renowned painter and architect from Florence, Italy. His work can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the region, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this name.
Another historical figure bearing the name Delino was a 16th-century Italian philosopher and theologian named Delino Mazzoni (1525-1591). He was known for his writings on metaphysics and his involvement in religious debates during the Reformation period.
In the 18th century, Delino Bianchi (1733-1805) was an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He served as the director of the observatory in Milan and published several influential works on astronomy.
Moving to the 19th century, Delino Mulinari (1845-1912) was an Italian painter and sculptor from Verona. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and can still be found in various art galleries across Italy.
While the name Delino has its roots in Latin and was predominantly used in Italy throughout history, it has also been adopted in other parts of the world, albeit to a lesser extent. However, the rich heritage and cultural significance associated with this name can be traced back to its origins in the ancient Roman civilization and its subsequent use by notable individuals in various fields over the centuries.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Delino
People
Delino + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delino going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Delino a common name?
We classify Delino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delino most popular?
The single biggest year for Delino was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delino is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delino in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.