Ernestina

Ernestina is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Ernestina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ernestina

Ernestina belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ernestina first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #679 in 1933, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,301 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ernestina in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#679 in 1933
Peak year
1947
Total since 1880
5,301

Ernestina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Ernestina in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ernestina mean?

The meaning of Ernestina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ernestina a boy or girl name?

Ernestina is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Ernestina?

Ernestina comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Ernestina?

Ernestina first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #679 in 1933, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.