Ernesto is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #334 in 1996 with 774 recorded births. This places Ernesto in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,447 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.