Modesto
boy name#8910 in 2025Modesto entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1113 in 1908, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
#8910
rank today
#1113
peak (1908)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1113 |
| 1910s | #1879 |
| 1920s | #1757 |
| 1930s | #1586 |
| 1940s | #1419 |
| 1950s | #1604 |
| 1960s | #1582 |
| 1970s | #1712 |
| 1980s | #2108 |
| 1990s | #2693 |
| 2000s | #4249 |
| 2010s | #7416 |
| 2020s | #6807 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Modesto has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Modesto are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Modesto alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Modesto in 2025?
- Modesto ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Modesto most popular?
- Modesto peaked in 1908, reaching #1113 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Modesto with classmates?
- Modesto will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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