Ernesto
girl nameErnesto entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #5891 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#5891
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6329 |
| 1970s | #8041 |
| 1980s | #8934 |
| 1990s | #10548 |
| 2000s | #17168 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ernesto are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernesto alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ernesto in 2025?
- Ernesto is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ernesto most popular?
- Ernesto peaked in 1963, reaching #5891 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ernesto with classmates?
- Ernesto will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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