Boys name · California
Ernest in California
Ernest was the 816th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 30 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, California families have named 19,118 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 36 | 23rd |
| 1926 | 249 | 29th |
| 1943 | 256 | 65th |
| 1959 | 330 | 107th |
| 1976 | 158 | 176th |
| 1992 | 101 | 350th |
| 2009 | 31 | 783rd |
| 2025 | 30 | 816th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 23rd in 1910 to 816th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in California in a single year was 371, in 1954. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in California?
Ernest was the 816th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 30 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, California families have named 19,118 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in California?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Ernest in California. The most babies named Ernest in California in a single year was 371, in 1954.
What is the rank of Ernest in California?
Ernest ranked 816th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1910.
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.