Ernestina
Ernestina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Serious, earnest, or resolute.
Origin and history
Ernestina is a feminine elaboration of Ernest, derived from the Germanic word for serious or determined effort. Historically used as a classic traditional name, it saw steady but modest popularity in the early 20th century in the United States. Today it is a rare choice given to few children annually.
Popularity in the United States
5,309 babies in the United States have been named Ernestina since 1880. It ranks #2371 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.5 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- NM (6.3 %)
- AZ (6.2 %)
- NY (0.52 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 671 |
| 1930-1940 | 770 |
| 1940-1950 | 744 |
| 1950-1960 | 770 |
| 1960-1970 | 613 |
| 1970-1980 | 562 |
| 1980-1990 | 426 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 73 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Ernestina
- Ernestina Perez Barreda: physician, activist
Nicknames
Tina, Erna, Ernie
Fun facts
- Ernestina and its variant Ernestine were historically borne by European nobility in German-speaking regions during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the early-to-mid 20th century before gradually becoming a rare antique choice.