Ernst
Pronunciation: [ ERNST ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ernst first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 893 babies have been named Ernst in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ernst is past its peak , currently ranked #28,201 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,201
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ernst
Ernst is a boy name .
Ernst is currently ranked #28,201 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ernst include Ern, Ery, Erie, and Ernkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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