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The name Ernest has Germanic roots, meaning 'serious' or 'resolute.' It evolved from the Proto-Germanic 'ernustaz' to the Latinized 'Ernestus,' and finally to the modern form. The name reflects traits of seriousness and determination, and it has no biblical connections. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, influenced by literary figures. Common variants include Ernesto and Ernie, and it is currently viewed as a classic name.

The name Ernest is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West 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, Ernest has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ernest' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 36th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 54th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 96th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 151st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 264th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 656th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1013th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1456th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1471st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2475th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3914th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9743rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ernest' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.