How Common is the First Name Ernest?
We estimate that there are 114,407 people named Ernest who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ernest is the 231st most common for men, and the 484th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ernest?
The average person named Ernest is 59.54 years old.
Is Ernest a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
200 people named Ernest were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 1,083rd most popular name for boys, and the 2,241st most popular overall.
The popularity of Ernest peaked in 1885, when it was the 21st most popular name for baby boys.
Is Ernest a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ernest is almost exclusively a male name. 99.3% of people named Ernest are male.
Facts About the Name Ernest
Popularity of Ernest in England
In 2020, Ernest was the 301st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.