US Popularity:1812
Origin:German
Meaning:Serious, earnest
Ernesto is a masculine name in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese that's used in Mexican and Brazilian, too. Old High German in origin, Ernesto is a form of Ernest and means “earnest” or “serious.” A name like Ernesto can be a symbol of determination and sincerity—traits that encourage a resilient and authentic personality.

How Popular Is The Name Ernesto?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ernesto is currently #3351 on The Bump
Boy:Ernesto is currently #1886 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ernesto is currently #1812 in U.S. births
Boy:Ernesto is currently #878 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#878
in 2025
+ 18
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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