Ernie

Ernie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ernie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Ernie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Ernie was, in the past month, the 573rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Ernie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ernie was viewed 80 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Ernie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ernie is most adored in South Carolina, Texas and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Delaware and Arizona.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ernie.

Most popular breeds named Ernie:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Beagle
4. German Shepherd
5. Dachshund

• A griffon bruxellois named Ernie played a role in the movie Sweet November.

Ernie is found in these categories:

funny

Humor arises from its association with Sesame Street's lovable goofball.

independent

The name's association with self-reliant characters in popular culture, such as Ernie from Sesame Street.

cute

Sesame Street's lovable character lends a playful, endearing quality to pups.

playful

The association with the cheerful, fun-loving Sesame Street character gives it a playful connotation.