NAME PROFILE
Earnestine
Earnestine is derived from the Old German name Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'resolute.' It suggests a person of strong character, dedication, and reliability, embodying qualities of loyalty and perseverance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,134 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1944 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1981 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
MS — 22%TX — 20%AL — 20%GA — 19%LA — 19%
Notable People
Earnestine Phillips (American singer) · Earnestine B. Smith (Artist) · Earnestine M. Williams (Activist) · Earnestine A. Jones (Author) · Earnestine W. Stokes (Civil Rights Leader)
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