FIRST NAME
Earnest
Earnest is the 794th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 16,440 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 133 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #794 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
77,100
living · #380
2020 CENSUS
16,440
living · #794
BABIES NAMED EARNEST BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202525
As a male name, Earnest peaked in 1926, when 1,149 babies were named Earnest (the #147 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #30,930 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
133
living · #30,930
BABIES NAMED EARNEST BY BIRTH YEAR · 1898–1980
19805
As a female name, Earnest peaked in 1922, when 20 babies were named Earnest (the #1973 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)