What does the name Ernie mean?

The name Ernie means "Serious".

What is the origin of the name Ernie?

Ernie is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 14 babies were named Ernie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ernie is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 14 →

All-Time Total: 16,222

Peak Year: 1959

Ernie is a diminutive form of the name Ernest, which is of Germanic origin meaning "serious" or "resolute."

Boy names closely related to Ernie

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Girl names closely related to Ernie

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Names with similar meaning to Ernie

Earnest Earnestine Erna Ernest Ernestina Ernestine Ernesto

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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