Boys name · South Carolina
Ernest in South Carolina
Ernest was the 513th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2021, with 8 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 8,598 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 50 | 25th |
| 1925 | 161 | 25th |
| 1941 | 121 | 38th |
| 1956 | 126 | 59th |
| 1971 | 66 | 80th |
| 1986 | 29 | 135th |
| 2002 | 10 | 365th |
| 2021 | 8 | 513th |
Its rank among boys names in South Carolina fell from 25th in 1910 to 513th in 2021.
The most babies named Ernest in South Carolina in a single year was 206, in 1922. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 1922.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in South Carolina?
Ernest was the 513th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2021, with 8 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 8,598 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in South Carolina?
In 2021, 8 babies were named Ernest in South Carolina. The most babies named Ernest in South Carolina in a single year was 206, in 1922.
What is the rank of Ernest in South Carolina?
Ernest ranked 513th among boys names in South Carolina in 2021. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 1922.
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.