Ernestine
Ernestine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ernestine
- A female given name from French [in turn from the Germanic languages], masculine equivalent Ernest.
Etymology
From French Ernestine. By surface analysis, Ernest + -ine (feminine suffix). Piecewise doublet of Ernestina.
How popular is Ernestine?
Since 1880, 44,032 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Ernestine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #193 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #2097 in 1936. 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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Ernestine FAQ
What does the name Ernestine mean?
A female given name from French [in turn from the Germanic languages], masculine equivalent Ernest. From French Ernestine. By surface analysis, Ernest + -ine (feminine suffix). Piecewise doublet of Ernestina.
What is the origin of the name Ernestine?
Ernestine is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Ernestine?
Since 1880, 44,032 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Ernestine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #193 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #2097 in 1936. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Ernestine a boy or girl name?
Ernestine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 44,032 girls and 159 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.