Ernestine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ernestine is a name of German origin meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'. It evolved from the masculine name Ernest and became popular in the 19th century. The name conveys traits of strength and seriousness, though it has no biblical relevance.
The name Ernestine 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, Ernestine 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, 'Ernestine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4868th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3126th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6024th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 219th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 385th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 958th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2652nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11820th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ernestine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ernestine"
Pronunciation
/ˌɜrnəˈstiːn/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Ernestine is derived from the Germanic name 'Ernst', which means 'serious' or 'resolute'. The feminine form was popularized in the 19th century.
Meaning
serious, resolute
Language Evolution
Ernest, Ernst, Ernestine
Historical Usage
Ernestine gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe and among English-speaking populations, as feminization of masculine names became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Ernest, Erna, Nina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ernestine is perceived as a vintage and classic name, often associated with strength and seriousness.
Famous People
Ernestine Rose - a prominent 19th-century feminist and abolitionist, Ernestine Anderson - an acclaimed jazz singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ernestine"
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 "Ernestine"
"Ernestine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4868th of 7545 | 35 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3126th of 6773 | 108 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6024th of 7552 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 232nd of 9107 | 13,999 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 219th of 9204 | 15,292 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 385th of 12526 | 10,654 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 958th of 19264 | 2,143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2652nd of 27321 | 675 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11820th of 35406 | 121 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15056th of 30306 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernestine" 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 "Ernestine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.71% 265th/1416 |
18.85% 260th/1379 |
7.10% 168th/2366 |
20.23% 231st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.79% 306th/1546 |
18.25% 284th/1556 |
6.76% 159th/2353 |
16.10% 249th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.22% 517th/2227 |
19.26% 468th/2430 |
9.53% 272nd/2853 |
17.55% 487th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.50% 1219th/2937 |
26.87% 936th/3483 |
23.00% 809th/3518 |
21.98% 889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
63.69% 2347th/3685 |
62.06% 2777th/4475 |
65.42% 3398th/5194 |
37.77% 2386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ernestine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ernestine" 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.