Boys name · Texas
Ernest in Texas
Ernest was the 1365th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 14 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 19,418 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | 36th |
| 1926 | 267 | 38th |
| 1943 | 282 | 55th |
| 1959 | 259 | 109th |
| 1976 | 156 | 145th |
| 1992 | 78 | 319th |
| 2009 | 37 | 660th |
| 2025 | 14 | 1365th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas fell from 36th in 1910 to 1365th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernest in Texas in a single year was 363, in 1951. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Ernest reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1910). See Ernest in every state →
How popular is Ernest in Texas?
Ernest was the 1365th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 14 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 19,418 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Texas?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Ernest in Texas. The most babies named Ernest in Texas in a single year was 363, in 1951.
What is the rank of Ernest in Texas?
Ernest ranked 1365th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1913.
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.