59,757births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1924Peak · British Columbia
#4139United States 2025
Earnest is a boy name family recorded 59,757 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4139 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1924, at 73.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Earnest
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnest | English | 59,115 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4139 | 1919 | ▼ 16 % |
| Earnest | English | 632 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Earnest | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1988 | – |
| Earnest | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1924 | – |
Questions about Earnest
How popular is the name Earnest?
In 2025 it ranked #4139 in the United States. Official registers record 59,757 births across 4 countries.
When was Earnest most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1924, at 73.1 births per 100,000.
Is Earnest a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Earnest is a boy name.