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On record since 1880

Earnest

A form of Ernest. From Germanic: serious, resolute.

Common short forms: Ernie. Also spelled Ernest in U.S. records.

U.S. RecordSocial Security, 1880 to 2024
All-time rank#986 of 104,819 names
People on record59,092
Peak decade1920s
First recorded1880