Ernesto is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #346 in 2000 with 792 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 2000, approximately 1 in every 2,480 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.