Ernst Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationERNST / /ɛʁnst/

German; Dutch

Meaning

German: serious; Dutch: earnest

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ernst has roots in the Germanic word 'ernust', meaning seriousness or earnestness. It has been a common name in German-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name was popularized by various historical figures and has been used in literature and arts. It reflects a cultural value placed on sincerity and integrity.

Trend Summary

The name Ernst has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ern
  • Ernstine

International Variants

  • Ernesto (Spanish)
  • Ernestas (Lithuanian)
  • Ernő (Hungarian)

Famous people named Ernst

Ernst Mach was an Austrian physicist and philosopher known for his contributions to the field of mechanics and the study of sound.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German painter and printmaker, a key figure in the Expressionist movement.

Ernst von Salomon was a German writer and political activist known for his controversial works in the early 20th century.

Ernst Haeckel was a German biologist and naturalist known for his work in evolutionary theory and for popularizing the concept of ecology.

Fictional characters named Ernst

Ernst Stavro Blofeld is a fictional character in the James Bond franchise, known as the arch-nemesis of James Bond.

Ernst is a character in the children's book 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, representing the adult world's seriousness.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ernst was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ernst has ranked as high as #793 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Ernst has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ernst (1992)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
188112
18827
188316
188414
188519
18868
188710
188812
188910
18909
18917
18927
189312
189415
189513
18969
18975
189814
18996
19009
19015
19036
19049
19058
190614
190811
190910
19107
191110
191221
191329
191437
191548
191655
191759
191854
191951
192043
192143
192233
192319
192436
192543
192643
192731
192833
192926
193038
193129
193224
193332
193428
193531
193623
193726
193827
193923
194025
194122
194224
194318
194421
194515
194617
194719
194824
194917
195020
195114
195225
195324
195420
195520
195621
195719
195821
195924
196013
196121
196223
196317
196423
196521
196619
196721
196811
196913
197022
197120
197214
197319
197413
197513
197614
197710
197817
19797
198011
198118
198221
198313
198412
198522
198618
198714
198815
198918
199013
199110
199210
199310
199410
19956
199610
199711
19988
199910
20009
20018
20027
200410
20055
20067
20088
20095
20116
20137
20156
20166
20185
20215