Boys name · California
Ernesto in California
Ernesto was the 384th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Ernesto that year. Since 1918, California families have named 15,317 babies Ernesto.
Popularity over time
Ernesto in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 7 | 323rd |
| 1934 | 11 | 302nd |
| 1949 | 44 | 263rd |
| 1964 | 100 | 247th |
| 1980 | 265 | 143rd |
| 1995 | 356 | 164th |
| 2010 | 188 | 238th |
| 2025 | 86 | 384th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 323rd in 1918 to 384th in 2025.
The most babies named Ernesto in California in a single year was 431, in 1991. Its best showing was 133rd among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Ernesto reached its best rank of 21st in New Mexico (1919). See Ernesto in every state →
How popular is Ernesto in California?
Ernesto was the 384th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Ernesto that year. Since 1918, California families have named 15,317 babies Ernesto.
How many babies are named Ernesto in California?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Ernesto in California. The most babies named Ernesto in California in a single year was 431, in 1991.
What is the rank of Ernesto in California?
Ernesto ranked 384th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 133rd among boys names in 1983.
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.