How Many People Are Named Ernestina?

Complete statistics for the name Ernestina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ernestina
Very Rare
Italian

Ernestina means 'resolute' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 100,865 Americans bearing this name. That's just 3,272 people in the US today, making it truly unique. The majority, 68%, are over 60, giving it an unmistakably vintage feel.

~3,272
Living in US
1 in 100,865
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Resolute
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Caring Traditional
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,596
Worldwide Bearers
#4,161
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
4,951
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4,242
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,748
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
2,144
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,965
🇪🇸 Spain
1,914
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,839
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,445
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,352
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,321

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,272 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
296
Would be under 30 (6%)
1,420
Would be 30–60 (27%)
3,585
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 5,301 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ernestina Through the Generations

Ernestina peaked in popularity in 1947 with 106 births, reflecting a time when classic names were favored. Today, the name skews older, with 3,585 people over 60, 1,420 aged 30-60, and 296 under 30. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations but is now less common among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,570
California 924
New Mexico 254
Arizona 249
New York 21
Colorado 11
Michigan 6
Florida 5
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Ernestina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ernestina's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Ernestina

How Many People Have the Name Ernestina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,272 people in the United States currently share the name Ernestina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,865 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ernestina a Common or Rare Name?

Ernestina 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 Ernestina Mean?

Ernestina means "resolute" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ernestina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ernestina Most Popular?

The name Ernestina reached peak popularity in 1947, with 106 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 Ernestina?

Approximately 3,272 people named Ernestina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,301. That works out to roughly 1 in 100,865 Americans.

Is Ernestina a rare name?

Ernestina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,865 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ernestina mean?

Ernestina means "resolute" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Ernestina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ernestina are male and 100% are female.

When was Ernestina most popular?

Ernestina peaked in 1947 with 106 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,272
All-Time Births5,301
1 in X1 in 100,865
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1947
World Rank#4,161
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.