Boys name · Illinois
Ernest in Illinois
Ernest was the 1351st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,465 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 27 | 62nd |
| 1926 | 241 | 48th |
| 1943 | 151 | 81st |
| 1959 | 136 | 139th |
| 1976 | 65 | 184th |
| 1992 | 29 | 384th |
| 2009 | 7 | 1124th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1351st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 62nd in 1910 to 1351st in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Illinois in a single year was 241, in 1926. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Illinois?
Ernest was the 1351st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,465 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Ernest in Illinois. The most babies named Ernest in Illinois in a single year was 241, in 1926.
What is the rank of Ernest in Illinois?
Ernest ranked 1351st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1913.
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.