Boys name · New York
Ernest in New York
Ernest was the 1336th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 8 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 18,269 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 79 | 49th |
| 1926 | 359 | 55th |
| 1943 | 253 | 79th |
| 1959 | 236 | 115th |
| 1976 | 93 | 183rd |
| 1992 | 50 | 342nd |
| 2009 | 11 | 1078th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1336th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 49th in 1910 to 1336th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in New York in a single year was 375, in 1924. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in New York?
Ernest was the 1336th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 8 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 18,269 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in New York?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Ernest in New York. The most babies named Ernest in New York in a single year was 375, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ernest in New York?
Ernest ranked 1336th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1910.
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.