Ernesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #792 in 2020 with 293 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.1%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 5,888 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.