Boys name · Kentucky
Ernest in Kentucky
In 2019, 5 babies born in Kentucky were named Ernest, making it the #675 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,678.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | #24 |
| 1923 | 143 | #34 |
| 1936 | 116 | #42 |
| 1949 | 108 | #67 |
| 1962 | 35 | #151 |
| 1975 | 24 | #152 |
| 1988 | 15 | #187 |
| 2019 | 5 | #675 |
Ernest had its most births in Kentucky in 1924, when 205 babies were given the name. Ernest's highest rank in Kentucky was #20, set in 1913.
Rank swung between #20 (1913) and #675 (2019) in Kentucky, from #24 in 1910 to #675 in 2019.
Nationally, Ernest's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #9 in 1910. See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Kentucky?
In 2019, 5 babies born in Kentucky were named Ernest, making it the #675 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,678.
How many babies are named Ernest in Kentucky?
In 2019, 5 babies born in Kentucky were named Ernest.
What is the rank of Ernest in Kentucky?
Ernest's 2019 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #675.
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.