girl's name
Ernesta
er-NES-tah (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 389
Ernesta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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.
- Ernesta is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ernesta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Ernesta?
In 1981, Ernesta 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.
Where Ernesta Is Used
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 Ernesta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ernesta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ernesta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ernesta
- Polish er-NES-tah
Sibling Names for Ernesta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ernesta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ernesta
How popular is the name Ernesta?
In 1981, Ernesta 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 Ernesta a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernesta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ernesta?
Ernesta has 3 syllables.
When was Ernesta most popular?
Ernesta peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.