Earnest
girl nameEarnest entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1700 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1700
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1910s | #2987 |
| 1920s | #2454 |
| 1930s | #2360 |
| 1940s | #2600 |
| 1950s | #3133 |
| 1960s | #4846 |
| 1970s | #7581 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Earnest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Earnest alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Earnest in 2025?
- Earnest is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Earnest most popular?
- Earnest peaked in 1898, reaching #1700 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Earnest with classmates?
- Earnest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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