Earnestine
girl nameEarnestine entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #301 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#301
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #1314 |
| 1900s | #1029 |
| 1910s | #680 |
| 1920s | #427 |
| 1930s | #342 |
| 1940s | #342 |
| 1950s | #534 |
| 1960s | #1195 |
| 1970s | #3023 |
| 1980s | #5411 |
| 1990s | #10580 |
| 2000s | #13521 |
Living bearers
About 7,700 people named Earnestine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Earnestine 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 Earnestine in 2025?
- Earnestine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Earnestine most popular?
- Earnestine peaked in 1940, reaching #301 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Earnestine with classmates?
- Earnestine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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