Boys name · Kentucky
Ernest in Kentucky
Ernest was the 675th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2019, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 6,678 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | 24th |
| 1923 | 143 | 34th |
| 1936 | 116 | 42nd |
| 1949 | 108 | 67th |
| 1962 | 35 | 151st |
| 1975 | 24 | 152nd |
| 1988 | 15 | 187th |
| 2019 | 5 | 675th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 24th in 1910 to 675th in 2019.
The most babies named Ernest in Kentucky in a single year was 205, in 1924. Its best showing was 20th 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 Kentucky?
Ernest was the 675th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2019, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 6,678 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Kentucky?
In 2019, 5 babies were named Ernest in Kentucky. The most babies named Ernest in Kentucky in a single year was 205, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ernest in Kentucky?
Ernest ranked 675th among boys names in Kentucky in 2019. Its best showing was 20th 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.