girl's name
Earnestine
ER-nes-teen (English)
- Origin Serbian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 16,134
Earnestine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Earnestine is a name of Serbian origin.
- Peaked in 1944, when 489 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Earnestine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 145 |
| 1910s | 833 |
| 1920s | 2,712 |
| 1930s | 3,469 |
| 1940s | 4,404 |
| 1950s | 3,066 |
| 1960s | 1,017 |
| 1970s | 265 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Earnestine?
In 2001, Earnestine was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Earnestine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Earnestine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Earnestine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Earnestine
- English ER-nes-teen
Sibling Names for Earnestine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Earnestine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Earnestine
How popular is the name Earnestine?
In 2001, Earnestine was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Earnestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Earnestine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Earnestine?
Earnestine has 3 syllables.
When was Earnestine most popular?
Earnestine peaked in 1944, when 489 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.