Ernestina
Ernestina is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,784 in the US, popular nicknames include Ern, Ery, and Ernie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Ernestina is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Ernestina often also consider Burma, Avo, Guillermina .
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,784
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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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, Ery, Ernie, and Erneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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