Boy · #4,001 in 2026

Ernist

Name: Popularity of the name Ernist in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ernist, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,001

Peak Rank

#3,959 (1929)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

1930

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#3959

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ernist

Ernist first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 5 Ernists were born — ranking #3,959 that year. As of 2026, Ernist ranks #4,001 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Ernists have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ernist

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ernist is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ernest
Earnest
Wryest
Rust
Rawest
Ernst
Wriest
Honest
Rest
Wrist
Arrest
Rist

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ernist

What does the name Ernist mean?

Ernist is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ernist in 2026?

In 2026, Ernist ranks #4,001 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ernist most popular?

Ernist reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #3,959 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Ernist a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ernist is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ernist?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ernist include Autis, Bibiano, Cecelio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ernist

Ernist is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Ernist's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #3,959. Use the chart and map above to compare Ernist's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.