Boys name · Georgia
Ernest in Georgia
In SSA data for Georgia, 9,657 babies are named Ernest across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1258 most popular boys name, with 6 born.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 65 | #27 |
| 1926 | 170 | #29 |
| 1941 | 148 | #43 |
| 1957 | 124 | #89 |
| 1973 | 55 | #137 |
| 1989 | 28 | #264 |
| 2004 | 20 | #467 |
| 2025 | 6 | #1258 |
The most Ernest births in Georgia in a single year was 207, in 1921. Ernest's highest rank in Georgia was #21, set in 1917.
Its rank among boys names in Georgia ran from #21 in 1917 to #1364 in 2020, starting at #27 in 1910 and ending at #1258 in 2025.
Nationally, Ernest's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #9 in 1910. See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Georgia?
In SSA data for Georgia, 9,657 babies are named Ernest across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1258 most popular boys name, with 6 born.
How many babies are named Ernest in Georgia?
In 2025, 6 babies born in Georgia were named Ernest.
What is the rank of Ernest in Georgia?
Ernest's 2025 rank among boys names in Georgia was #1258.
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.