US Popularity:2169
Origin:German
Meaning:Serious, vigor
Ernest is a boy’s name of German origin. This strong, classic name translates to “serious” and “vigor” and is clearly reflective of its adjective counterpart, “earnest.” Ernest is likely most famous thanks to prolific author Ernest Hemingway, who penned such classics as The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. This name denotes a timeless authority, calling your attention each time you hear it. Despite its sober presentation, it can also be shortened into cute nicknames like Ernie or Ern.

Famous People Named Ernest

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  • Ernest Hemingway
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Ernest Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ernest is currently #1397 on The Bump
Boy:Ernest is currently #766 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ernest is currently #2169 in U.S. births
Boy:Ernest is currently #1041 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1041
in 2023
+ 90
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Ernest, December 2022

  • Name Doctor, Ernest

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 101

  • WordSense, Ernest

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Ernest, October 2018

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