Boys name · Missouri
Ernest in Missouri
The SSA records 5,519 Ernest births in Missouri, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #813 most popular boys name, from 6 births that year.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | #49 |
| 1924 | 89 | #68 |
| 1938 | 59 | #91 |
| 1952 | 62 | #115 |
| 1967 | 36 | #162 |
| 1981 | 8 | #369 |
| 1995 | 6 | #553 |
| 2025 | 6 | #813 |
No year in Missouri had more Ernest births than 1922, when 149 were born. Ernest's highest rank in Missouri was #34, set in 1911.
Ernest started at #49 in 1910 and finished at #813 in 2025 on the boys list in Missouri, with a high of #34 in 1911 and a low of #900 in 2024.
Nationally, Ernest's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #9 in 1910. See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Missouri?
The SSA records 5,519 Ernest births in Missouri, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #813 most popular boys name, from 6 births that year.
How many babies are named Ernest in Missouri?
6 Ernest babies were born in Missouri in 2025.
What is the rank of Ernest in Missouri?
In 2025, Ernest sat at #813 on the boys list for Missouri.
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.