How Many People Are Named Ernie?

17,215

people in the United States are named Ernie

1 in 19,459 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2003

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0051%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

455 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: UR-nee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Diminutive of ERNEST.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.2%
Male
95.9%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 67.7 years old

Young (<30) 1,186
6.9%
Adult (30–60) 4,424
25.7%
Senior (>60) 11,605
67.4%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

California 3,584
Texas 875
Ohio 736
Kentucky 707
Illinois 556
New York 477
Arizona 452
Michigan 421
New Mexico 342
Indiana 315

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Ernie"

  • 14 babies were named Ernie in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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