Ernest
girl nameErnest entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #796 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#796
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1021 |
| 1890s | #1239 |
| 1900s | #1573 |
| 1910s | #1735 |
| 1920s | #1299 |
| 1930s | #1461 |
| 1940s | #1941 |
| 1950s | #2521 |
| 1960s | #2960 |
| 1970s | #4337 |
| 1980s | #6528 |
| 1990s | #7987 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Ernest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernest alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ernest in 2025?
- Ernest is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ernest most popular?
- Ernest peaked in 1892, reaching #796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ernest with classmates?
- Ernest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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