Boys name · Michigan
Ernest in Michigan
Ernest was the 734th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 10 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 9,116 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 38th |
| 1926 | 204 | 42nd |
| 1942 | 150 | 68th |
| 1958 | 128 | 126th |
| 1973 | 60 | 154th |
| 1989 | 30 | 253rd |
| 2005 | 16 | 487th |
| 2025 | 10 | 734th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 38th in 1910 to 734th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Michigan in a single year was 213, in 1924. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Michigan?
Ernest was the 734th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 10 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 9,116 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Michigan?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Ernest in Michigan. The most babies named Ernest in Michigan in a single year was 213, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ernest in Michigan?
Ernest ranked 734th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1912.
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.