Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Serious or resolute, Sincere, Form of Ernest, Earnest
Pronunciation: UR-nee, /ˈɜrni/, ER N IY
Popularity Rank: #7,358
Short form of Ernest, derived from the Germanic name Ernst meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'.
The name Ernie is of English origin and means Serious or resolute, Sincere, Form of Ernest, Earnest, Battle to the Death. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ernie is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: UR-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɜrni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER N IY
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ernie is recorded 7,457 times globally, ranking it as the 7,358th most common name worldwide.
Ernie is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,526 occurrences, making it the 1,191th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Ernie is found among 1 in every 513 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,191 | 1 : 513 |
| Malaysia | #2,040 | 1 : 3,110 |
| United Kingdom | #1,651 | 1 : 899 |
| Saudi Arabia | #5,126 | 1 : 5,519 |
| South Africa | #3,858 | 1 : 5,790 |
| Canada | #1,612 | 1 : 1,147 |
| Philippines | #711 | 1 : 1,364 |
| Netherlands | #3,283 | 1 : 2,432 |
| Singapore | #2,840 | 1 : 4,956 |
| Hong Kong | #2,669 | 1 : 4,329 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ernie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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