NAME PROFILE
Ernie
Ernie is a friendly diminutive of Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'resolute.' it carries a legacy of approachable charm and reliable character, suggesting someone who is energetic and social.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,234 |
| Gender | Male (68% / 32%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 30%TX — 20%OH — 17%IL — 16%KY — 16%
Notable People
Ernie Banks (Athlete) · Ernie Pyle (Journalist) · Ernie Els (Athlete) · Ernie Hudson (Actor) · Ernie (Fictional Character, *Sesame Street*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ernest
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