BoySpanish origin

Ernesto: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Earnest and sincere, a name that speaks of deep integrity.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#787
Peak
#291 in 1981

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1889: #91018891910: #94719101920: #74819201930: #45719301940: #52919401950: #40519501960: #42619601970: #38019701980: #30619801990: #31019902000: #34620002005: #36820052010: #49120102015: #64120152020: #7872020#1#947

What Ernesto Means

Ernesto is a boy name of Spanish origin. Earnest and sincere, a name that speaks of deep integrity.

How Popular Ernesto Is

Ernesto currently ranks #787 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #291 in 1981. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Ernesto

  • Ernesto peaked at #291 in the U.S. in 1981.
  • Ernesto is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Ernesto

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ernesto

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Questions About Ernesto

What does Ernesto mean?

Ernesto is a boy name of Spanish origin. Earnest and sincere, a name that speaks of deep integrity.

How popular is Ernesto?

Ernesto currently ranks #787 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #291 in 1981. It has held steady.

Where does Ernesto come from?

Ernesto comes from Spanish roots. Ernesto peaked at #291 in the U.S. in 1981.

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