Ernesto is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #330 in 1997 with 797 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 1997, approximately 1 in every 2,365 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.