How Common is the First Name Earnest?
We estimate that there are 20,518 people named Earnest who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Earnest is the 721st most common for men, and the 1,597th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Earnest?
The average person named Earnest is 61.39 years old.
Is Earnest a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
25 people named Earnest were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 4,139th most popular name for boys, and the 8,844th most popular overall.
The popularity of Earnest peaked in 1900, when it was the 104th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Earnest a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Earnest is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Earnest. 98.4% of people named Earnest are male, while 1.6% are female.
Facts About the Name Earnest