Ernest
A boy's name of English and German origin, ranked #1,038 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,038
- Best ever
- #21 in 1885
- US births since 1880
- 304,354
- Born in 2025
- 213
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Earnest, vigorous
- Serious; determined
Births 1880–2025
Peak 5,723 in 1921. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- TX19,457
- CA19,134
- NY18,274
- PA14,832
- NC11,675
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 91% of this name's national total.