Boys name · Ohio
Ernest in Ohio
Ernest was the 1151st most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 10,761 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 51st |
| 1926 | 239 | 38th |
| 1942 | 137 | 83rd |
| 1958 | 141 | 126th |
| 1975 | 64 | 152nd |
| 1991 | 37 | 245th |
| 2007 | 11 | 697th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1151st |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 51st in 1910 to 1151st in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Ohio in a single year was 245, in 1924. 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 Ohio?
Ernest was the 1151st most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 6 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 10,761 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Ohio?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Ernest in Ohio. The most babies named Ernest in Ohio in a single year was 245, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ernest in Ohio?
Ernest ranked 1151st among boys names in Ohio 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.