Ginno
A Italian masculine name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ginno. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ginno today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ginno births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ginno. 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 Ginno. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,795
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Ginno: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ginno 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 Ginno 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ginno
The given name Ginno is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "genitus" meaning "born" or "begotten." This name has its roots in the early medieval period, when it was initially used as a masculine name in various regions of Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ginno can be found in the annals of the city of Genoa, where a nobleman named Ginno Doria lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the maritime republic and played a crucial role in the city's naval endeavors during the Crusades.
In the 13th century, Ginno Compagni was a notable Florentine historian and politician, best known for his chronicles detailing the turbulent political landscape of Florence during the late Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ginno gained further prominence with the birth of Ginno Bendetto, a celebrated Venetian painter and architect who contributed significantly to the development of the Baroque style in the 16th century.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ginno was Ginno Landi, an Italian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was among the first to propose a heliocentric model of the solar system.
In more recent times, Ginno Bartali was a renowned Italian cyclist who achieved widespread acclaim for his victories in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France during the 1930s and 1940s. He was also honored for his efforts in helping Jewish refugees escape persecution during World War II.
While the name Ginno has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, although it remains relatively uncommon. Its rich history and association with notable figures from various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Ginno + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ginno as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ginno: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ginno?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ginno 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ginno a common name?
We classify Ginno as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ginno most popular?
The single biggest year for Ginno was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ginno is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ginno in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ginno a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ginno 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.
Is Ginno still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ginno in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ginno can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ginno?
You can see how many people have the name Ginno on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.