Boys name · New Jersey
Ernest in New Jersey
Ernest was the 963rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2021, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 7,039 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 60th |
| 1925 | 147 | 45th |
| 1940 | 95 | 55th |
| 1955 | 100 | 82nd |
| 1970 | 58 | 142nd |
| 1985 | 22 | 247th |
| 2000 | 8 | 647th |
| 2021 | 6 | 963rd |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 60th in 1910 to 963rd in 2021.
The most babies named Ernest in New Jersey in a single year was 154, in 1929. Its best showing was 40th among boys names in 1929.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in New Jersey?
Ernest was the 963rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2021, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 7,039 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in New Jersey?
In 2021, 6 babies were named Ernest in New Jersey. The most babies named Ernest in New Jersey in a single year was 154, in 1929.
What is the rank of Ernest in New Jersey?
Ernest ranked 963rd among boys names in New Jersey in 2021. Its best showing was 40th among boys names in 1929.
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.