Earnestine
Earnestine is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Serious, determined, or earnest.
Origin and history
Earnestine is a feminine variant of Ernest, derived from the Germanic word for serious or earnest. It was traditionally used in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States but has seen very little usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
16,073 babies in the United States have been named Earnestine since 1880. It ranks #1214 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (20.1 %)
- AL (12.4 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- AR (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 145 |
| 1910-1920 | 833 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,696 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,448 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,380 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,066 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,017 |
| 1970-1980 | 265 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Earnestine
- Earnestine Brown: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Ernie, Tina, Erna
Fun facts
- Earnestine was most widely used in the early to middle decades of the 20th century in the United States.
- It functions as an alternative spelling of the more common Ernestine, sharing the same Germanic roots.