Boys name · Texas
Ernest in Texas
In 2025, 14 babies born in Texas were named Ernest, making it the #1365 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 19,418.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | #36 |
| 1926 | 267 | #38 |
| 1943 | 282 | #55 |
| 1959 | 259 | #109 |
| 1976 | 156 | #145 |
| 1992 | 78 | #319 |
| 2009 | 37 | #660 |
| 2025 | 14 | #1365 |
The most Ernest births in Texas in a single year was 363, in 1951. Ernest's highest rank in Texas was #23, set in 1913.
Rank swung between #23 (1913) and #1365 (2025) in Texas, from #36 in 1910 to #1365 in 2025.
Nationally, Ernest's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #9 in 1910. See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Texas?
In 2025, 14 babies born in Texas were named Ernest, making it the #1365 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 19,418.
How many babies are named Ernest in Texas?
Texas recorded 14 births of babies named Ernest in 2025.
What is the rank of Ernest in Texas?
Ernest ranked #1365 among boys names in Texas in 2025.
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.