Ernst Name Popularity and Statistics
Ernst is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ernst?
Ernst is spelled E-R-N-S-T. The name has 5 letters.
Ernst Popularity in 2021
Rank#12,146
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #12,146 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2018.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ernst Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1990 through 2021. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 10 | #6,976 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2001 | Boys | 8 | #7,536 |
| 2000 | Boys | 9 | #6,839 |
| 1999 | Boys | 10 | #6,042 |
| 1998 | Boys | 8 | #6,843 |
| 1997 | Boys | 11 | #5,288 |
| 1996 | Boys | 10 | #5,535 |
| 1995 | Boys | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1994 | Boys | 10 | #5,452 |
| 1993 | Boys | 10 | #5,360 |
| 1992 | Boys | 10 | #5,236 |
| 1991 | Boys | 10 | #5,096 |
| 1990 | Boys | 13 | #4,167 |
When Was Ernst 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.
1917 · Boys
59 recorded births
National rank #833
1916 · Boys
55 recorded births
National rank #840
1918 · Boys
54 recorded births
National rank #902
1919 · Boys
51 recorded births
National rank #938
Where Ernst Ranked Highest in 1992
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,054 | 5 |