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Ernest

Ernest is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ernest?

Recorded births named Ernest by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	304,354 births
England & Wales since 1996	2,349 births
Ireland since 1964	144 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ernest's popularity over time

Babies named Ernest per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (5,723/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (185/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1968 (11/yr).

When was Ernest popular?

Ernest reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #82 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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