Earnie
Earnie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɝni/
Meaning and origin of Earnie
- A diminutive of the male given name Earnest.
Etymology
From Earnest + -ie.
How popular is Earnie?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 1,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Earnie (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1684 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #1185 in 1902. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Earnie FAQ
What does the name Earnie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Earnest. From Earnest + -ie.
How popular is the name Earnie?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 1,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Earnie (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1684 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #1185 in 1902. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Earnie a boy or girl name?
Earnie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (326 girls and 1,180 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.