Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Honest and sincere, Sincere, Serious, Form of Ernest, Truth
Pronunciation: 'ɜːrnɪst, /ˈɜːrnɪst/, ER N IH S T
Popularity Rank: #29,405
Derived from the Old English word 'eornost' meaning 'serious or determined'. Earnest is a name that signifies honesty, sincerity, and diligence.
The name Earnest is of English origin and means Honest and sincere, Sincere, Serious, Form of Ernest, Truth, Battle to the Death. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Earnest is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 41 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: 'ɜːrnɪst
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɜːrnɪst/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER N IH S T
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Earnest is recorded 1,231 times globally, ranking it as the 29,405th most common name worldwide.
Earnest is most prevalent in United States of America, with 746 occurrences, making it the 3,684th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Earnest is found among 1 in every 2425 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,684 | 1 : 2,425 |
| Nigeria | #4,089 | 1 : 6,235 |
| South Africa | #12,072 | 1 : 26,953 |
| Hong Kong | #8,382 | 1 : 15,152 |
| United Arab Emirates | #20,219 | 1 : 38,274 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Earnest from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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