Boys name · Virginia
Ernest in Virginia
Ernest was the 1109th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2024, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 9,028 babies Ernest.
Popularity over time
Ernest in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 41 | 25th |
| 1926 | 153 | 30th |
| 1941 | 133 | 40th |
| 1957 | 125 | 79th |
| 1973 | 59 | 98th |
| 1989 | 32 | 191st |
| 2004 | 11 | 533rd |
| 2024 | 5 | 1109th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 25th in 1910 to 1109th in 2024.
The most babies named Ernest in Virginia in a single year was 196, in 1924. Its best showing was 22nd 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 Virginia?
Ernest was the 1109th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2024, with 5 babies named Ernest that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 9,028 babies Ernest.
How many babies are named Ernest in Virginia?
In 2024, 5 babies were named Ernest in Virginia. The most babies named Ernest in Virginia in a single year was 196, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ernest in Virginia?
Ernest ranked 1109th among boys names in Virginia in 2024. Its best showing was 22nd 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.