The nameErnesto
Ernesto is the Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, "serious, determined".
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Ernesto comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, determination".
Origin
Germanic, through Spanish and Italian.
History
In the United States Ernesto reached 291st in 1981. Ernesto Guevara, known as Che, is its most famous bearer.
Did you know?
- Ernesto Guevara trained as a doctor. His 1952 motorcycle journey across South America inspired the film The Motorcycle Diaries.
Famous people named Ernesto
- Ernesto "Che" Guevara
- Ernesto Sabato, writer
- Ernesto Zedillo, president of Mexico
Popularity of the name Ernesto
Ernesto in the United States
Ernesto was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 8,140 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Ernesto. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Ernesto in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 272 births a year on average, against 351 in the five years before.
Ernesto in France
Ernesto was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 150 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Ernesto. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Ernesto in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Ernesto
Names from the same generation as Ernesto, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ernesto mean?
Ernesto comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, determination".
What is the origin of the name Ernesto?
Germanic, through Spanish and Italian.
Is Ernesto a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernesto is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ernesto?
In 2024, Ernesto was the 897th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 262 births.
What are good sibling names for Ernesto?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carla, Alisha, Linda and Yvette for a sister, Alberto, Raul, Roberto and Gerald for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ernesto?
Ernesto "Che" Guevara; Ernesto Sabato, writer; Ernesto Zedillo, president of Mexico.