Ernesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #868 in 2023 with 271 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 65.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 6,305 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.