Ernestine
girl nameErnestine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #193 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#193
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #361 |
| 1890s | #340 |
| 1900s | #303 |
| 1910s | #241 |
| 1920s | #205 |
| 1930s | #206 |
| 1940s | #245 |
| 1950s | #374 |
| 1960s | #591 |
| 1970s | #1258 |
| 1980s | #2088 |
| 1990s | #4831 |
| 2000s | #12484 |
| 2010s | #12976 |
| 2020s | #13459 |
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Ernestine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernestine 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 Ernestine in 2025?
- Ernestine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ernestine most popular?
- Ernestine peaked in 1926, reaching #193 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ernestine with classmates?
- Ernestine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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