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Lino

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningflax · Greek

Lino is a Mexican boy name meaning “flax”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Lino and you get Olin. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationLino peaked in 1966, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lino you'd meet today is about 59 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Linos too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lino would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 29,940 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLino first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lino

Lino is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “flax”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Lino

What does the name Lino mean?

Lino means “flax” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Linus (“flax”).

What is the origin of the name Lino?

Lino is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Lino a boy or girl name?

Lino is a boy name. In 2025, 57 US boys were named Lino.

How popular is the name Lino?

Lino ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 1966, when it reached #1,116. Over the last five years it has climbed 227 places.

What names are similar to Lino?

If you like Lino, you might also like Linus.

What should I know before naming my baby Lino?

Lino is a Mexican boy name meaning “flax”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.