Earnestine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Earnestine is derived from a Germanic root meaning serious or resolute. It evolved from the Old High German name Erenhard and became popular as a feminine form of Ernest in the late 19th century. The name carries traits of strength and sincerity, but it has become somewhat rare in contemporary usage.
The name Earnestine is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Earnestine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Earnestine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4152nd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 544th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 548th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2191st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7428th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Earnestine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Earnestine"
Pronunciation
/ˈɜrnɪstɪn/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Earnestine is derived from the Old High German name 'Erenhard' meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'. It is a feminine form of the name Ernest.
Meaning
serious, resolute
Language Evolution
Erenhard (Old High German), Ernest (Middle English), Earnestine (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Earnestine gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Ernest.
Variants & Derivatives
Earnest, Ernestina, Erna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Earnestine is viewed as a vintage name, often associated with strength and sincerity, but it is relatively rare in modern use.
Famous People
Earnestine McCloy, American civil rights activist, Earnestine McGee, American singer and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Earnestine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Earnestine"
"Earnestine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4152nd of 6773 | 50 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 544th of 9107 | 2,986 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 343rd of 9204 | 6,717 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 548th of 12526 | 5,546 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2191st of 19264 | 608 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7428th of 27321 | 156 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Earnestine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Earnestine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
73.38% 1039th/1416 |
93.69% 1292nd/1379 |
13.23% 313th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.60% 875th/1546 |
- |
9.31% 219th/2353 |
78.86% 1220th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.67% 1017th/2227 |
79.47% 1931st/2430 |
11.39% 325th/2853 |
72.00% 1998th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
- |
36.55% 1286th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Earnestine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Earnestine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.