How old is someone named Earnestine?
The average Earnestine is 75 years old.
Half of all living Earnestines are between 69 and 82.
When was Earnestine popular?
Earnestine was at its most popular during World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades.
Popular names of 1944 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 145 | 0 |
| 1910s | 833 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,712 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,469 | 760 |
| 1940s | 4,404 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 3,066 | 2,400 |
| 1960s | 1,017 | 880 |
| 1970s | 265 | 250 |
| 1980s | 140 | 140 |
| 1990s | 35 | under 100 |
| 2000s | 6 | under 100 |
How many Earnestines are still alive?
About 7,000 Earnestines are alive in the US today. That's 43% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Earnestine since 1889.
Most Earnestines ever born have died: the name was most popular in 1944, long enough ago that many of those babies are gone.
What generation is the name Earnestine?
More than half of living Earnestines are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 30%
- Boomer 59%
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 2%
Is Earnestine an old name?
Yes. Earnestine is older than 100 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Earnestine a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Earnestines are women.
Names the same age as Earnestine
NAME TWIN
Earnestine's name twin is Deloris. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Deloris's age curve is the closest match to Earnestine's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Earnestine
How old is the average Earnestine?
The average Earnestine in the US is 75 years old. The median is 76, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Earnestine?
About 7,000 Earnestines are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1889.
When was the name Earnestine most popular?
In 1944, when about 490 baby girls were named Earnestine.
Is Earnestine a Boomer name?
Yes. About 59% of living Earnestines are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this