Modestine
girl nameModestine entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2750 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2750
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4291 |
| 1920s | #3867 |
| 1930s | #3574 |
| 1940s | #3876 |
| 1950s | #4509 |
| 1960s | #6484 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Modestine are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Modestine alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Modestine in 2025?
- Modestine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Modestine most popular?
- Modestine peaked in 1931, reaching #2750 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Modestine with classmates?
- Modestine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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