Ernesto Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ernesto originates from the Germanic name 'Hernst', meaning serious or resolute. It evolved through various forms, particularly in Old High German and Old French, before becoming popular in Spanish. It reflects traits of seriousness and determination, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Ernesto is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Ernesto has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling 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 male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ernesto' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 673rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 505th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 434th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 366th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 322nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 386th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 758th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11116th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11800th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Ernesto' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ernesto"
Pronunciation
/ɛrˈnɛstoʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Ernesto is derived from the Germanic name 'Hernst', which means 'serious' or 'resolute'. It was popularized in the Spanish-speaking world through cultural influences, notably in literature and politics.
Meaning
serious, resolute
Language Evolution
Hernst (Old High German), Ernest (Old French), Ernesto (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Ernesto gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Spain and Latin America, influenced by notable figures and cultural works.
Variants & Derivatives
Ernest, Ern, Ernie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ernesto is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with seriousness and determination.
Famous People
Ernesto Che Guevara, Ernesto Sabato, Ernesto Nazareth
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ernesto"
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 "Ernesto"
"Ernesto" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 673rd of 7545 | 1,433 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 505th of 6773 | 2,510 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 434th of 7552 | 5,509 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 366th of 10718 | 7,578 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 322nd of 16616 | 11,682 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 386th of 24088 | 11,778 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 758th of 23106 | 3,916 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11116th of 19264 | 35 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11800th of 27321 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernesto" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
21.13% 500th/2366 |
20.58% 235th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
16.02% 377th/2353 |
16.74% 259th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.87% 732nd/2227 |
20.04% 487th/2430 |
13.63% 389th/2853 |
11.60% 322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.85% 583rd/2937 |
10.82% 377th/3483 |
11.14% 392nd/3518 |
5.81% 235th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.77% 618th/3685 |
10.97% 491st/4475 |
7.37% 383rd/5194 |
3.07% 194th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.40% 660th/4582 |
15.72% 812th/5164 |
6.04% 442nd/7313 |
3.22% 240th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.29% 1366th/3984 |
33.30% 1494th/4487 |
11.42% 779th/6822 |
7.70% 483rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernesto" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
72.34% 4570th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ernesto"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ernesto" 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.