The nameErnestine
Ernestine is the feminine of Ernest. It was a top 200 American name in the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- German and French
Meaning
Ernestine comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, vigour".
Origin
German and French.
History
In the United States Ernestine reached 193rd place in 1926.
Famous people named Ernestine
- Ernestine Anderson, jazz singer
Popularity of the name Ernestine
Ernestine in the United States
Ernestine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 9,661 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Ernestine. Its rise began around 1902, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Ernestine in the United States were born before 1935, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Ernestine in France
Ernestine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 6,910 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Ernestine. Half of all babies named Ernestine in France were born before 1911, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ernestine mean?
Ernestine comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, vigour".
What is the origin of the name Ernestine?
German and French.
Is Ernestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernestine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ernestine?
Variants and related names of Ernestine include Erna and Ernest.
Who are famous people named Ernestine?
Ernestine Anderson, jazz singer.