Earnest
A boy's name of English and German origin, ranked #4,139 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #4,139
- Best ever
- #104 in 1900
- US births since 1880
- 59,115
- Born in 2025
- 25
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Earnest, vigorous
- Serious; determined
Births 1880–2025
Peak 1,159 in 1926. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- TX5,316
- AL4,829
- GA4,827
- MS4,784
- NC2,968
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 85% of this name's national total.