Ernest

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Ernest derives from the German “ernst,” which originates from the Old High German “Ernost” and “Ernust” stemming from “ernust” meaning “earnest” or “resolute.” In Ireland, the name Ernest is used for the Gaelic “Earnan” meaning “little experienced one.” The name also means “serious,” “determined” or “sincere.” “Ernesto” is a Spanish variation of the name.

In the 18th century, the name Ernest was introduced to England after George I – the “German King” – was coronated.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Ernest ranked as the 86th most popular male first name and the 5,500th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every decade since 1880.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 800 most popular boys' names every year from 2000 (512th) through 2006 (723rd), although the popularity of the name appears to be on the decline.

United States Popularity of the boy's name Ernest in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:723rd
• Year: 2005 Rank:649th
• Year: 2004 Rank:597th
• Year: 2003 Rank:597th
• Year: 2002 Rank:590th
• Year: 2001 Rank:579th
• Year: 2000 Rank:512th

FACTS

• The Catholic Church, Poland and Slovakia celebrate days in honor of the name Ernest or people who bear the name Ernest. ^[1]
• “Ernest” is a name bestowed upon babies of celebrities Loretta Lynn and Neils Bohr. ^[1]

NAMESAKES

• “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a comedic play written by Oscar Wilde in the 19th century, which was first performed in London in 1895. ^[1]
• “Ernest P. Worrell,” played by Jim Varney, is the lead character of several comedic films including “Ernest Goes to Camp” (1987), “Ernest Saves Christmas” (1988), “Ernest Goes to Jail” (1990), “Ernest Scared Stupid” (1991) and “Ernest Rides Again” (1993), in which Ernest, typically haphazardly, stumbles his way through a series of unfortunate events, but which seem to end up okay. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Ernest Miller Hemingway – Famous 20th century writer of novels and short stories who is known for such works as “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (1940) and “A Moveable Feast” published posthumously in 1964. He won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1954 for ““The Old Man and the Sea” written in 1951. ^[1]
• Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnine) – Film and television actor who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his work in the 1955 movie “Marty.” He was also nominated for a daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program” for his work in the 1996 movie “All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series." Additionally, he was nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead)” for “McHale's Navy" in 1962 and “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special” for “All Quiet on the Western Front” in 1979. ^[1]
• Ernest Rutherford – Nuclear physicist whom atomic number 104, rutherfordium, was named for. He won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1908.
• Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – 19th and 20th century explorer from Ireland.

NOTES

OTHER ERNEST'S

Ernest Smith, Ernest Johnson, Ernest Williams, Ernest Jones, Ernest Brown, Ernest Davis, Ernest Miller, Ernest Wilson, Ernest Moore, Ernest Taylor, Ernest Aaron, Ernest Aarrestad, Ernest Abadie, Ernest Abadilla, Ernest Abadom, Ernest Abariotes, Ernest Abate, Ernest Abdul-raheem, Ernest Abdulghani, Ernest Abdulwaahid, Ernest Abdulwaalee, Ernest Abdulwahab, Ernest Abe, Ernest Abell, Ernest Abenido, Ernest Aberle, Ernest Abeyta, Ernest Acomb, Ernest Ojekwe, Ernest Aalona, Ernest Aarons, Ernest Abachiche, Ernest Abadsantos, Ernest Abalos, Ernest Abaray, Ernest Abati, Ernest Abaunza, Ernest Abaya, Ernest Abbgy, Ernest Abbit, Ernest Abbitt, Ernest Abdalah, Ernest Abdelnour, Ernest Abdo, Ernest Abdullah, Ernest Abeita, Ernest Abel, Ernest Abele, Ernest Abeles, Ernest Abelson, More results

Author: Rich Kachold