Ernest
Male name · ↓ Falling
179,964
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ernest
Ernest is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 179,964 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 14,246 births |
| 1890s | 17,982 births |
| 1900s | 19,155 births |
| 1910s | 25,016 births |
| 1920s | 25,865 births |
| 1930s | 17,952 births |
| 1940s | 17,426 births |
| 1950s | 16,146 births |
| 1960s | 10,681 births |
| 1970s | 6,679 births |
| 1980s | 4,379 births |
| 1990s | 2,343 births |
| 2000s | 1,269 births |
| 2010s | 825 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ernest?
Ernest has been given to 179,964 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 2,833 births that year.
Is Ernest a boy or girl name?
Ernest is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Ernest most popular?
Ernest was most popular in 1918, when 2,833 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Ernest?
Ernest first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).