Modesta
girl nameModesta entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1152 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#1152
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #1528 |
| 1910s | #1693 |
| 1920s | #1665 |
| 1930s | #1433 |
| 1940s | #2007 |
| 1950s | #3065 |
| 1960s | #3526 |
| 1970s | #4960 |
| 1980s | #7598 |
| 1990s | #10975 |
| 2000s | #12800 |
| 2010s | #16639 |
| 2020s | #13678 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Modesta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Modesta alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Modesta in 2025?
- Modesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Modesta most popular?
- Modesta peaked in 1909, reaching #1152 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Modesta with classmates?
- Modesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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