Ernestina
Ernestina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ernestina
- A female given name, variant of Ernestine.
Etymology
From Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Ernestina. By surface analysis, Ernest + -ina. Piecewise doublet of Ernestine.
How popular is Ernestina?
Since 1880, 5,309 girls in the U.S. have been named Ernestina. Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 1933. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ernestina
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ernestina
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Ernestina FAQ
What does the name Ernestina mean?
A female given name, variant of Ernestine. From Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Ernestina. By surface analysis, Ernest + -ina. Piecewise doublet of Ernestine.
What is the origin of the name Ernestina?
Ernestina is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Ernestina?
Since 1880, 5,309 girls in the U.S. have been named Ernestina. Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 1933. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ernestina a boy or girl name?
Ernestina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,309 girls and 0 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.