Total births
396
Girls' name · since 1914
Earnesteen
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 396 babies named Earnesteen, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 396
- total births
- 1914–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
396 girls have been named Earnesteen since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Earnesteen has been recorded 396 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1952.
- 396 total births
- 1914–1952 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
396 girls have been named Earnesteen since 1914, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1952.
- 396
- total births
- 1914–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Earnesteen was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
23 babies were named Earnesteen in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Earnesteen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Earnesteen's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Earnesteen at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Earnesteen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1952
- Peak year (1930)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Earnesteen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Earnesteen's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Earnesteen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 43
1910s
43 births
- 1920s
1920s
127 births
- 1930s
1930s
133 births
- 1940s
1940s
74 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 133 births (34% of all-time use).
Earnesteen by state
Where Earnesteen concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 14 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 6 | 1.5% |
Mississippi share of Earnesteen's total US births 3.5%
Even split
14 of 396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Earnesteen? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 396 babies named Earnesteen. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 23 births.
When was Earnesteen most popular? ▼
Earnesteen was most popular in the 1930s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Earnesteen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Earnesteen are Mississippi (14 births), Arkansas (6 births).
How long has the name Earnesteen been used? ▼
Earnesteen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 39 years of data through 1952.
What names are similar to Earnesteen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Earline, Earnestine, Earlene, Eartha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Earnesteen's data
- Earnesteen's decade-level peak was the 1930s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Earnesteens (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Earnesteen
Nearby Names Like Earnesteen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Earnesteen
Earline Girl
16,524 births
Earnestine Girl
16,073 births
Earlene Girl
14,165 births
Eartha Girl
2,920 births
Earlean Girl
2,585 births
Compare Earnesteen side by side: Earnesteen vs Earline Earnesteen vs Earnestine Earnesteen vs Earlene
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1952 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Earnesteen: Baby Name Since 1914 - 396 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/earnesteen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Earnesteen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.