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Ernesto
BoyMeaning of Ernesto: Spanish: 'earnest' or 'serious'
Ernesto is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 889th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#889
272 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
44,816
First recorded 1889 · peak 2003
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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