Boys name · Tennessee
Ernest in Tennessee
Ernest was the 1080th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 7,706 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 47 | 24th |
| 1925 | 172 | 29th |
| 1941 | 123 | 48th |
| 1956 | 85 | 94th |
| 1971 | 59 | 111th |
| 1986 | 16 | 235th |
| 2003 | 5 | 735th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1080th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 24th in 1910 to 1080th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Tennessee in a single year was 179, in 1922. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1914.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Tennessee?
Ernest was the 1080th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 7,706 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Tennessee?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Ernest in Tennessee. The most babies named Ernest in Tennessee in a single year was 179, in 1922.
What is the rank of Ernest in Tennessee?
Ernest ranked 1080th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1914.
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.