Ernestina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ernestina is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'. It evolved from the masculine name Ernest and has historical roots in various forms. The name reflects traits of determination and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Ernestina is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. 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, Ernestina 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, 'Ernestina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1185th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 838th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1192nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1686th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2968th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7832nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ernestina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ernestina"
Pronunciation
/ˌɜrnəˈstiːnə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Ernestina is derived from the Germanic name 'Ernest', which means 'serious' or 'resolute'. The feminine form adds the suffix '-ina', common in many languages to denote femininity.
Meaning
serious, resolute
Language Evolution
Ernest, Ernesta, Ernestina
Historical Usage
Ernestina gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Europe and Latin America, as a feminine counterpart to Ernest.
Variants & Derivatives
Ernest, Ernesta, Ernie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ernestina is not widely used but carries a vintage charm and is often associated with traits of determination and seriousness. It may evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Famous People
Ernestina de Champourcin, a notable Spanish poet, Ernestina L. de los Reyes, a prominent figure in the arts
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ernestina"
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 "Ernestina"
"Ernestina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1185th of 9107 | 724 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 838th of 9204 | 1,349 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1192nd of 12526 | 1,430 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1686th of 19264 | 908 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2968th of 27321 | 577 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7832nd of 35406 | 226 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13399th of 30306 | 70 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernestina" 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 "Ernestina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
30.94% 732nd/2366 |
38.27% 437th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
23.29% 548th/2353 |
28.12% 435th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
26.04% 743rd/2853 |
26.74% 742nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
31.32% 1102nd/3518 |
23.52% 951st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
35.73% 1856th/5194 |
26.37% 1666th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
58.73% 4295th/7313 |
59.12% 4412th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ernestina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ernestina" 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.