Earnest
Earnest is derived from the English word meaning serious, sincere, and determined, originating from the Old German name Ernst. The name embodies qualities of honesty, dedication, and steadfastness.
Current Popularity
#5489 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often spelled Ernest, though Earnest emphasizes the virtue meaning
- •Associated with Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
- •Classic name with a strong, dependable character
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
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Famous People
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Nobel Prize-winning novelist
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Nobel Prize-winning physicist
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Statistics
58,366
Total births since 1880
1926
Peak year
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