Earnestine
Meaning
“Feminine form of Ernest, from Old High German ernust, vigor or seriousness; the spelling echoes the English word earnest.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Earnestine peaked in the 1920s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Earnestine
Most people given the name Earnestine in the United States were born between 1940 and 1959. The Earnestine you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Earnestine deep dive
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