Earnest
Earnest: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Earnest
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, of occasional usage, variant of Ernest.
How popular is Earnest?
Since 1880, 726 girls and 58,389 boys in the U.S. have been named Earnest (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1773 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1900. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Earnest
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Earnest FAQ
What does the name Earnest mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, of occasional usage, variant of Ernest.
What is the origin of the name Earnest?
Earnest is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Earnest?
Since 1880, 726 girls and 58,389 boys in the U.S. have been named Earnest (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1773 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1900. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Earnest a boy or girl name?
Earnest is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 726 girls and 58,389 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.