Ernest
boy name#1038 in 2025Ernest entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 1885, ranks #1038 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1038
rank today
#21
peak (1885)
213
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #25 |
| 1890s | #25 |
| 1900s | #30 |
| 1910s | #35 |
| 1920s | #39 |
| 1930s | #51 |
| 1940s | #66 |
| 1950s | #94 |
| 1960s | #125 |
| 1970s | #156 |
| 1980s | #218 |
| 1990s | #405 |
| 2000s | #664 |
| 2010s | #941 |
| 2020s | #1064 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ernest has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 117,000 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 ranks #1038 among US boy names in 2025, with 213 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ernest most popular?
- Ernest peaked in 1885, reaching #21 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ernest with classmates?
- Ernest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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