Boys name · Pennsylvania
Ernest in Pennsylvania
Ernest was the 1034th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 7 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 14,827 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 43 | 62nd |
| 1926 | 349 | 49th |
| 1943 | 209 | 72nd |
| 1959 | 154 | 114th |
| 1976 | 52 | 162nd |
| 1992 | 25 | 326th |
| 2009 | 7 | 940th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1034th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 62nd in 1910 to 1034th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Pennsylvania in a single year was 375, in 1921. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Pennsylvania?
Ernest was the 1034th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 7 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 14,827 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Ernest in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Ernest in Pennsylvania in a single year was 375, in 1921.
What is the rank of Ernest in Pennsylvania?
Ernest ranked 1034th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1912.
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.