boy's name
Ernst
AIRNST (German)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,418
Ernst is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2021 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1917, when 59 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ernst Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 |
| 1890s | 97 |
| 1900s | 72 |
| 1910s | 371 |
| 1920s | 350 |
| 1930s | 281 |
| 1940s | 202 |
| 1950s | 208 |
| 1960s | 182 |
| 1970s | 149 |
| 1980s | 162 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Ernst?
In 2021, Ernst was given to 5 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 Ernst 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 Ernst
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ernst Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ernst over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ernst
- German AIRNST
Sibling Names for Ernst
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ernst — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ernst
How popular is the name Ernst?
In 2021, Ernst was given to 5 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 Ernst a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernst is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ernst?
Ernst has 1 syllable.
When was Ernst most popular?
Ernst peaked in 1917, when 59 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.