Boys name · California
Ernest in California
The SSA records 19,118 Ernest births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #816 most popular boys name, from 30 births that year.
Popularity over time
Ernest in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 36 | #23 |
| 1926 | 249 | #29 |
| 1943 | 256 | #65 |
| 1959 | 330 | #107 |
| 1976 | 158 | #176 |
| 1992 | 101 | #350 |
| 2009 | 31 | #783 |
| 2025 | 30 | #816 |
The most Ernest births in California in a single year was 371, in 1954. Ernest's highest rank in California was #23, set in 1910.
Ernest started at #23 in 1910 and finished at #816 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #23 in 1910 and a low of #1206 in 2024.
Nationally, Ernest's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #9 in 1910. See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in California?
The SSA records 19,118 Ernest births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #816 most popular boys name, from 30 births that year.
How many babies are named Ernest in California?
30 Ernest babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Ernest in California?
In 2025, Ernest sat at #816 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.