Boys name · Indiana
Ernest in Indiana
Ernest was the 796th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 7 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 5,546 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 32nd |
| 1925 | 122 | 40th |
| 1941 | 74 | 68th |
| 1956 | 69 | 118th |
| 1972 | 29 | 185th |
| 1987 | 18 | 216th |
| 2004 | 9 | 535th |
| 2025 | 7 | 796th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 32nd in 1910 to 796th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Indiana in a single year was 137, in 1919. Its best showing was 32nd 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 Indiana?
Ernest was the 796th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 7 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 5,546 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Indiana?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Ernest in Indiana. The most babies named Ernest in Indiana in a single year was 137, in 1919.
What is the rank of Ernest in Indiana?
Ernest ranked 796th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd 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.