18,985births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1944Peak · British Columbia
#321England & Wales 2025
Ernie is a boy name family recorded 18,985 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#321 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1944, at 30.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ernie
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie | English | 17,234 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 1945 | ▼ 13 % |
| Ernie | English | 1,587 | 🏴 England & Wales | #321 | 2024 | ▲ 109 % |
| Ernie | English | 113 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1927 | – |
| Ernie | English | 25 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1944 | – |
| Ernie | English | 20 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #809 | 2023 | new |
| Ernie | English | 6 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Ernie
How popular is the name Ernie?
In 2025 it ranked #321 in England & Wales. Official registers record 18,985 births across 6 countries.
When was Ernie most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1944, at 30.2 births per 100,000.
Is Ernie a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ernie is a boy name.