Boys name · Missouri
Ernest in Missouri
Ernest was the 813th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 5,519 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 49th |
| 1924 | 89 | 68th |
| 1938 | 59 | 91st |
| 1952 | 62 | 115th |
| 1967 | 36 | 162nd |
| 1981 | 8 | 369th |
| 1995 | 6 | 553rd |
| 2025 | 6 | 813th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 49th in 1910 to 813th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Missouri in a single year was 149, in 1922. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Missouri?
Ernest was the 813th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 5,519 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Missouri?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Ernest in Missouri. The most babies named Ernest in Missouri in a single year was 149, in 1922.
What is the rank of Ernest in Missouri?
Ernest ranked 813th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1911.
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.