Boys name · Rhode Island
Ernest in Rhode Island
Ernest was the 173rd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 1989, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 2,240 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 20th |
| 1920 | 78 | 16th |
| 1931 | 25 | 43rd |
| 1941 | 28 | 40th |
| 1951 | 38 | 49th |
| 1961 | 24 | 58th |
| 1973 | 9 | 95th |
| 1989 | 5 | 173rd |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island fell from 20th in 1910 to 173rd in 1989.
The most babies named Ernest in Rhode Island in a single year was 78, in 1920. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1920.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Rhode Island?
Ernest was the 173rd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 1989, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 2,240 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Rhode Island?
In 1989, 5 babies were named Ernest in Rhode Island. The most babies named Ernest in Rhode Island in a single year was 78, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ernest in Rhode Island?
Ernest ranked 173rd among boys names in Rhode Island in 1989. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1920.
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.