boy's name
Ernestas
er-NES-tahs (Lithuanian)
- Origin Lithuanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 25
Ernestas is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Ernestas is a name of Lithuanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 4 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ernestas Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Ernestas?
In 2015, Ernestas was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Ernestas Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ernestas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ernestas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ernestas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ernestas
- Lithuanian er-NES-tahs
Sibling Names for Ernestas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ernestas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ernestas
How popular is the name Ernestas?
In 2015, Ernestas was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ernestas a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernestas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ernestas?
Ernestas has 3 syllables.
When was Ernestas most popular?
Ernestas peaked in 2006, when 4 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.