How Many People Are Named Ernest?
people in the United States are named Ernest
1 in 1,101 people has this name
Popularity Rank
β Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
5,723 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from Germanic eornost meaning "serious". It was introduced to England by the German House of Hanover when they inherited the British throne in the 18th century, though it did not become common until the following century. The American author and adventurer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was a famous bearer of the name. It was also used by Oscar Wilde for a character in his comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (1895).
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 83.1 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Ernest"
- 200 babies were named Ernest in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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