Boys name · New York
Ernest in New York
As of 2025, Ernest was the #1336 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 8 births that year. Its total reaches 18,269 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Ernest in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 79 | #49 |
| 1926 | 359 | #55 |
| 1943 | 253 | #79 |
| 1959 | 236 | #115 |
| 1976 | 93 | #183 |
| 1992 | 50 | #342 |
| 2009 | 11 | #1078 |
| 2025 | 8 | #1336 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #49 in 1910 to #1496 in 2012, starting at #49 in 1910 and ending at #1336 in 2025.
Ernest had its most births in New York in 1924, when 375 babies were given the name. In 1910 it reached #49, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Ernest reached its highest rank of #9 in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in New York?
As of 2025, Ernest was the #1336 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 8 births that year. Its total reaches 18,269 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Ernest in New York?
8 Ernest babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Ernest in New York?
Ernest ranked #1336 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.