Gender: Male
Virgil Earnest "Ernie" Irvan, occasionally referred to as Swervin' Irvan, is an American former professional stock car racing driver. A retired NASCAR competitor, he is perhaps best remembered for his comeback after a serious head injury suffered from a crash during practice at Michigan in 1994 that left him with only a 10% chance of survival. Irvan has been inducted into numerous halls of fame and was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. After a series of injuries in the late 1990s, he retired from racing in 1999.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 26, 2024
On the name Ernie Irvan, Ernie means Sincere, Form of Ernest, Earnest, Battle to the Death.
The name Ernie Irvan 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.
Find meaning of the name Ernie Irvan with our Meaning Finder:
Learn how to pronounce Ernie Irvan correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Ernie Irvan correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Ernie Irvan with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Ernie Irvan might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Ernie Irvan spoken.
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.
Virgil Earnest "Ernie" Irvan, occasionally referred to as Swervin' Irvan, is an American former professional stock car racing driver. A retired NASCAR competitor, he is perhaps best remembered for his comeback after a serious head injury suffered from a crash during practice at Michigan in 1994 that left him with only a 10% chance of survival. Irvan has been inducted into numerous halls of fame and was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. After a series of injuries in the late 1990s, he retired from racing in 1999.
Find the ideal nickname for Ernie Irvan (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Ernie Irvan? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Ernie Irvan. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.