Marino is a male Italian given name, derived from the Latin word "marinus" which means 'of the sea'. It was historically used as an adjective to describe things related to the sea, such as marine life or sailors. Over time, Marino became a popular given name in Italy and other regions influenced by Italian culture. The name has been worn by several notable figures throughout history, including Italian poets such as Marino Faliero and Giambattista Marino. In recent years, Marino has seen some popularity beyond its traditional Italian boundaries, appearing on baby name lists in countries like Spain, France, and even the United States.
The name Marino experienced varied popularity over the course of a century, with its highest peaks occurring around the mid-1980s and early 1990s. During these periods, there were consistently high numbers of births, indicating that Marino was quite popular as a baby boy's name. The total number of births with the name Marino over this span is 2192.