Boys name · Georgia
Ernest in Georgia
Ernest was the 1258th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Georgia families have named 9,657 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 65 | 27th |
| 1926 | 170 | 29th |
| 1941 | 148 | 43rd |
| 1957 | 124 | 89th |
| 1973 | 55 | 137th |
| 1989 | 28 | 264th |
| 2004 | 20 | 467th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1258th |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia fell from 27th in 1910 to 1258th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Georgia in a single year was 207, in 1921. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1917.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Georgia?
Ernest was the 1258th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Georgia families have named 9,657 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Georgia?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Ernest in Georgia. The most babies named Ernest in Georgia in a single year was 207, in 1921.
What is the rank of Ernest in Georgia?
Ernest ranked 1258th among boys names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1917.
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.