How Many People Are Named Ernan?
Complete statistics for the name Ernan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ernan is a very rare male name, with only 321 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,029,623 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1996 with 26 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with 59% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 329 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ernan Through the Generations
Ernan, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen a steady decline in usage. With only 329 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Ernan is a name for the newer generation. The majority of those named Ernan, 195 individuals, fall within the under-30 age bracket, indicating a strong presence among younger demographics. As of now, the average age of someone named Ernan is 26, suggesting that the name is still relatively new and popular among parents looking for unique choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ernan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ernan
How Many People Have the Name Ernan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 321 people in the United States currently share the name Ernan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,029,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ernan a Common or Rare Name?
Ernan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ernan Mean?
Ernan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ernan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ernan Most Popular?
The name Ernan reached peak popularity in 1996, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ernan?
Approximately 321 people named Ernan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 329. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,029,623 Americans.
Is Ernan a rare name?
Ernan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,029,623 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ernan mean?
Ernan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ernan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ernan are male and 0% are female.
When was Ernan most popular?
Ernan peaked in 1996 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.