Ernesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #896 in 2024 with 262 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 6,547 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.