Earnie
Earnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Serious, determined, or earnest.
Origin and history
Earnie is a masculine name of Old High German origin, serving as a variant spelling of Ernie or a diminutive of Ernest. It carries the traditional meaning of 'serious' or 'earnest'. In the United States, it was used historically in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though it is exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,180 babies in the United States have been named Earnie since 1880. It ranks #3515 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (71.8 %)
- AL (7 %)
- MO (7 %)
- NC (7 %)
- WV (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 198 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 227 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Earnie
- Earnie Shavers: Boxer
Fun facts
- Earnie is an alternate spelling of Ernie, reflecting the spelling of the English adjective 'earnest'.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the early 1900s.