Ernesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #878 in 2025 with 272 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 854 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,280 boys born was named Ernesto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.