Earnest
boy name#4139 in 2025Earnest entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #104 in 1900, ranks #4139 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4139
rank today
#104
peak (1900)
25
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #134 |
| 1890s | #118 |
| 1900s | #116 |
| 1910s | #140 |
| 1920s | #146 |
| 1930s | #167 |
| 1940s | #194 |
| 1950s | #264 |
| 1960s | #369 |
| 1970s | #475 |
| 1980s | #638 |
| 1990s | #1142 |
| 2000s | #2172 |
| 2010s | #3223 |
| 2020s | #4432 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Earnest has been most popular in FL, GA, TX.
Living bearers
About 21,500 people named Earnest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Earnest alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 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 ranks #4139 among US boy names in 2025, with 25 babies given the name.
- When was the name Earnest most popular?
- Earnest peaked in 1900, reaching #104 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Earnest with classmates?
- Earnest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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