Ernesto
Ernesto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Earnest, serious, or resolute.
Origin and history
Ernesto is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ernest. Derived from the Old High German word 'ernust', it signifies seriousness and vigor. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
44,695 babies in the United States have been named Ernesto since 1880. It ranks #540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #814.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.1 %)
- TX (31.7 %)
- AZ (5.8 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 451 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,212 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,326 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,794 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,861 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,604 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,079 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,655 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,111 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,802 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,093 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,637 |
Famous people named Ernesto
- Ernesto Guevara: Revolutionary, Physician
- Ernesto Zedillo: Economist, Politician
- Ernesto Valverde: Football Manager, Professional Athlete
Nicknames
Ernie, Neto, Ernes
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition globally through famous figures like author Ernest Hemingway, whose name translates directly to Ernesto in Romance languages.
- It shares its etymological origin with the English vocabulary word 'earnest', which evolved from the same Old Germanic noun.