NAME PROFILE
Earnest
Earnest is an English name derived from the Old English word 'eornost,' which means 'seriousness' or 'determination.' It conveys a sense of sincerity and a commitment to one's principles.
Key Stats
| Total births | 59,115 |
| Gender | Male (85% / 15%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 22%TX — 21%FL — 20%GA — 19%AL — 18%
Notable People
Earnest Hemingway (Author, *The Old Man and the Sea*) · Earnest Green (Civil Rights Activist, member of the Little Rock Nine) · Earnest Pugh (Gospel Singer, known for *I Believe* and *Rain on Us*) · Earnest Lee (Professional Football Player, played in the NFL) · Earnest B. Morris (R&B Musician, known for his unique sound)
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