Ernesto Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ernesto is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ernesto?
Ernesto is spelled E-R-N-E-S-T-O. The name has 7 letters.
Ernesto at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ernesto means “serious” or “determined.”
- Origin
- Ernesto is commonly associated with Germanic origins and is derived from the name Ernst.
- Pronunciation
- er-NES-toh · 3 syllables
Ernesto Popularity in 2025
Rank#878
Recorded Births272
- Boys usage rose 13 places to #878 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ernesto Mean?
Ernesto means “serious” or “determined.”
Origin: Ernesto is commonly associated with Germanic origins and is derived from the name Ernst.
How Do You Pronounce Ernesto?
Pronunciationer-NES-toh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Ernesto?
- History
- The name Ernesto has been used in cultures influenced by Germanic naming traditions and appears in historical records as a variant of Ernst in Romance language contexts.
Ernesto Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 272 | #878 |
| 2024 | Boys | 265 | #891 |
| 2023 | Boys | 271 | #868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 279 | #863 |
| 2021 | Boys | 257 | #893 |
| 2020 | Boys | 293 | #792 |
| 2019 | Boys | 304 | #773 |
| 2018 | Boys | 330 | #726 |
| 2017 | Boys | 346 | #707 |
| 2016 | Boys | 363 | #685 |
| 2015 | Boys | 415 | #638 |
| 2014 | Boys | 405 | #650 |
| 2013 | Boys | 392 | #627 |
| 2012 | Boys | 478 | #545 |
| 2011 | Boys | 531 | #493 |
| 2010 | Boys | 529 | #491 |
| 2009 | Boys | 589 | #462 |
| 2008 | Boys | 721 | #411 |
| 2007 | Boys | 730 | #403 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 793 | #377 |
| 2005 | Boys | 804 | #368 |
| 2004 | Boys | 818 | #348 |
| 2003 | Boys | 854 | #335 |
When Was Ernesto Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Boys
854 recorded births
National rank #335
2002 · Boys
853 recorded births
National rank #324
2001 · Boys
848 recorded births
National rank #327
1992 · Boys
847 recorded births
National rank #312
Where Ernesto Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| AZ | #376 | 20 |
| CA | #383 | 86 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| TX | #502 | 67 |
| FL | #912 | 15 |
| NC | #936 | 8 |
| WA | #999 | 5 |