Ernie
girl nameErnie entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1202 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1202
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1420 |
| 1900s | #1642 |
| 1910s | #1711 |
| 1920s | #2420 |
| 1930s | #2212 |
| 1940s | #3263 |
| 1950s | #3967 |
| 1960s | #5408 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ernie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ernie alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ernie in 2025?
- Ernie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ernie most popular?
- Ernie peaked in 1895, reaching #1202 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ernie with classmates?
- Ernie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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