Trend of the Popularity of Ernest as a Male Baby Name in West Virginia

Updated on December 6, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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In 1998, there were 5 male babies that were named Ernest in West Virginia, which was 0.06% of the total number of male babies born in West Virginia in 1998. Between 1980 and 1998, the name Ernest peaked as a male baby name in West Virginia in 1981 with a count of 23 babies, which was 0.18% of the total male babies born in West Virginia in 1981.

The first chart below show the trend of the number of male babies in West Virginia that were named Ernest, and the second chart shows the percent of male babies in West Virginia that were named Ernest.

Trend of the Number of Male Babies who were Named Ernest in West Virginia

Trend of the Percentage of Male Babies who were Named Ernest in West Virginia

The table below below shows the trend of the number of male babies and the percentage of male babies born in West Virginia who were named Ernest from 1980 to 1998.

Trend of the Popularity of Ernest as a Male Baby Name in West Virginia

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Year Number of Male Babies Percent of Total Male Babies (%)
1980 10 0.07
1981 23 0.18
1982 16 0.13
1983 17 0.14
1984 6 0.05
1985 15 0.13
1986 7 0.06
1987 7 0.07
1988 8 0.08
1990 8 0.08
1991 7 0.07
1992 5 0.05
1996 5 0.05
1998 5 0.06