US Popularity:10384
Origin:German
Meaning:Serious; Resolute; Earnest
With German origins, Ernie is a boy’s name meaning “serious,” “resolute,” or “earnest.” It is believed to have stemmed from the Old High German ernust, offering the moniker a vintage and regal flair. This charming name is a variation of the name Ernest and can often be used as a nickname. However, a name in its own right, Ernie is a timeless classic that was once commonplace throughout the United States. It may have dropped out of the charts some years ago in the States but over in the United Kingdom, Ernie has been making a comeback. Why not be the ones to kickstart the trend here? For those looking for a vintage boy's name, Ernie is a fabulous choice.

Famous People Named Ernie

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  • Ernie Banks
    Baseball Player

How Popular Is The Name Ernie?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ernie is currently #4885 on The Bump
Boy:Ernie is currently #2755 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ernie is currently #10384 in U.S. births
Boy:Ernie is currently #4914 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4914
in 2023
- 167
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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