50,492
There are 50,492 people in United States with name Earnest
989th
Earnest is the 989th most popular first name in United States

Approximately 16 people out of every 100K bear this name

99.85% of the people are Male, and 0.15% are Female with the first name Earnest

Male Count - 50,415
Female Count - 77

So, statistically the name Earnest is considered to be Male

Year Wise Usages

The average age of the people named Earnest is 64 years

Young
80
Adult
1,397
Old
18,553

20,030
Approximately 20,030 individuals named Earnest are estimated to be alive
30,462
While around 30,462 individuals named Earnest are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 23.21% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 4.39% of the names in United States start with the letter E
  • Origin of James : 19th century

Different Versions of Earnest?
Meaning?
Earnest is a name of English origin meaning 'serious, determined, and sincere'. It is derived from the Old English word 'eornost'.
Earnest is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...

E
Endearing, you do so much to excel.
A
Advantage, for you are blessed with many.
R
Realist, the way you are.
N
Notable, your story unfolds.
E
Expressive, your emotions swell.
S
Success, in all you will do.
T
Tender, loving nature.

State Wise Usages

Texas has the highest number of people using the first name while South Dakota has the lowest number of people.

  • Earnest in Texas - 5,318
  • Earnest in South Dakota - 5

Texas
5,318
Alabama
4,829
Georgia
4,827
Mississippi
4,784
Louisiana
2,861
Virginia
2,758
Tennessee
2,671
Arkansas
2,651
Florida
2,254
Kentucky
1,923
Oklahoma
1,670
Missouri
1,262
Illinois
1,122
Ohio
1,102
California
958
Pennsylvania
699
Indiana
389
New York
355
Kansas
270
Iowa
196
Colorado
69
New Jersey
39
Arizona
27
Washington
26
Nebraska
17
Minnesota
13
Utah
11
New Mexico
6
Idaho
5
Massachusetts
5
Oregon
5
South Dakota
5