Ernie Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Ernie is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ernie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ernie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 710th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 457th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 394th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 613th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1073rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2438th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4634th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1987th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2353rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4988th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Ernie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ernie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ernie"
"Ernie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 710th of 7545 | 1,304 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 457th of 6773 | 2,991 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 394th of 7552 | 6,751 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 613th of 10718 | 2,840 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1073rd of 16616 | 1,454 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2438th of 24088 | 743 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4634th of 23106 | 255 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1987th of 9107 | 324 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2353rd of 9204 | 244 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4988th of 12526 | 116 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 552nd/552 |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
100.00% 1092nd/1092 |
100.00% 503rd/503 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 399th/399 |
100.00% 671st/671 |
100.00% 596th/596 |
100.00% 260th/260 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 396th/396 |
100.00% 537th/537 |
100.00% 417th/417 |
100.00% 282nd/282 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 647th/647 |
100.00% 861st/861 |
100.00% 679th/679 |
100.00% 425th/425 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
100.00% 1395th/1395 |
100.00% 1498th/1498 |
100.00% 631st/631 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 2827th/2827 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2319th/2319 |
Regional Popularity of "Ernie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1989th/1989 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2095th/2095 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ernie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ernie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.