Ernesto
boy name#878 in 2025Ernesto entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #291 in 1981, ranks #878 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1889–2025
#878
rank today
#291
peak (1981)
272
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #878 |
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1900s | #973 |
| 1910s | #821 |
| 1920s | #572 |
| 1930s | #500 |
| 1940s | #475 |
| 1950s | #436 |
| 1960s | #417 |
| 1970s | #345 |
| 1980s | #310 |
| 1990s | #323 |
| 2000s | #370 |
| 2010s | #634 |
| 2020s | #864 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ernesto has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 38,500 people named Ernesto are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernesto alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 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 ranks #878 among US boy names in 2025, with 272 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ernesto most popular?
- Ernesto peaked in 1981, reaching #291 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ernesto with classmates?
- Ernesto will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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