Ernest: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A serious and determined child, earnest always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1006
- Peak
- #21 in 1885
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ernest Means
Ernest is a boy name of English origin. A serious and determined child, earnest always.
How Popular Ernest Is
Ernest currently ranks #1006 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 1885. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ernest
- Ernest reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #21 in 1885.
- Ernest has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Ernest has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Ernest is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Ernest
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ernest
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ernest.
Questions About Ernest
What does Ernest mean?
Ernest is a boy name of English origin. A serious and determined child, earnest always.
How popular is Ernest?
Ernest currently ranks #1006 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 1885. It is rising.
Where does Ernest come from?
Ernest comes from English roots. Ernest reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #21 in 1885.
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