Ernestina
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ernestina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,876 babies have been named Ernestina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ernestina is past its peak , currently ranked #38,784 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,784
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ernestina
Ernestina is a girl name .
Ernestina is currently ranked #38,784 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ernestina include Ern, Erne, Erney, Erneie, Ernes, Ernesy, Ernesie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Tina, and Ery. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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