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Earnest
BoyMeaning of Earnest: English: 'serious and sincere'
Earnest is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4023rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4023
25 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
59,115
First recorded 1880 · peak 1926
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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