Ernesto is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #324 in 2002 with 853 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 2,276 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.