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Ernie

Ernie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɝni/

Meaning and origin of Ernie

  • A diminutive of the male given name Ernest.

Etymology

From Ernest + -ie.

How popular is Ernie?

18U.S. babies in 2025
#305peak rank (1945)
17,234babies since 1880

Since 1880, 714 girls and 16,520 boys in the U.S. have been named Ernie (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1226 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1945. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ernie FAQ

What does the name Ernie mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Ernest. From Ernest + -ie.

How popular is the name Ernie?

Since 1880, 714 girls and 16,520 boys in the U.S. have been named Ernie (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1226 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1945. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ernie a boy or girl name?

Ernie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 714 girls and 16,520 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.