Ernesta
girl nameErnesta entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2384 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2384
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2912 |
| 1920s | #4855 |
| 1930s | #3818 |
| 1940s | #4067 |
| 1950s | #4872 |
| 1960s | #5103 |
| 1970s | #7058 |
| 1980s | #9751 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ernesta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernesta alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ernesta in 2025?
- Ernesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ernesta most popular?
- Ernesta peaked in 1915, reaching #2384 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ernesta with classmates?
- Ernesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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