Earnie

Unisex

Earnie has been given to 1,506 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1947.

Meaning & origin /ˈɝni/

From Earnest + -ie.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,506

Peak year

1947 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1902

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

22% girls / 78% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Earnie — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ernieboy

17,234 babies since 1880

Marniegirl

6,141 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Earnie.

Tommyegirl

1,508 babies since 1902

Donnisunisex

1,512 babies since 1912

Arlindagirl

1,493 babies since 1939

Tanisunisex

1,529 babies since 1926

Sharlyngirl

1,482 babies since 1935

Freddagirl

1,477 babies since 1895

Georgannagirl

1,474 babies since 1884

Marjeangirl

1,558 babies since 1915

Earnie vs Tommye ⚖Earnie vs Donnis ⚖Earnie vs Arlinda ⚖Earnie vs Tanis ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Earnie?

Earnie has been given to 1,506 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Earnie peak?

Earnie peaked in 1947, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Earnie a girl or boy name?

Earnie is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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