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Ernestine

“Serious, resolute, earnest” — French

GirlFrench4 syllablesCurrent rank #196 (1935)

About Ernestine

Dripping with vintage French elegance, the girl's name Ernestine conveys a steadfast character with its meaning of "Serious, resolute, earnest." This beautifully antiqued, multi-syllabic name is experiencing a quiet revival among parents who adore romantic, turn-of-the-century charm.

Quick Facts

GenderGirl
OriginFrench
Syllables4

Nicknames for Ernestine

ErneErnErnieErnyNestine

Popularity in the U.S.

Ernestine is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

Current #1965Y -14%Peak 1928
8509009501K1.1K252627283031351925: 1,022 births1926: 1,038 births1927: 1,025 births1928: 1,058 births1930: 959 births1931: 941 births1935: 892 births

Ernestine popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Ernestine had 892 births in 1935.

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YearBirthsRank
19251,022#200
19261,038#193
19271,025#197
19281,058#193
1930959#200
1931941#193
1935892#196

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ernestine Rose
  • Ernestine Claire
  • Ernestine June

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ernestine mean?

Ernestine is commonly linked to the meaning Serious, resolute, earnest and is associated with French roots.

Is Ernestine a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Ernestine is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

What are common nicknames for Ernestine?

Popular nicknames include Erne, Ern, Ernie, Erny, Nestine.