Modesta
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Modesta was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,615 births recorded 1890–2024 · peaked in 1926 with 41 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New Mexico, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 1919–1935 · peaked in 1935 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Modesta’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #8037 | — |
| 1990 | #11409 | ↓3372 |
| 1991 | #13147 | ↓1738 |
| 1992 | #8734 | ↑4413 |
| 1993 | #7498 | ↑1236 |
| 1995 | #9553 | ↓2055 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓2517 |
| 1999 | #14411 | ↓2341 |
| 2000 | #10745 | ↑3666 |
| 2001 | #10102 | ↑643 |
| 2002 | #9482 | ↑620 |
| 2003 | #13844 | ↓4362 |
| 2004 | #11624 | ↑2220 |
| 2006 | #13606 | ↓1982 |
| 2007 | #15491 | ↓1885 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓2013 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↑740 |
| 2014 | #16513 | ↑251 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↑1319 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↑3033 |
Frequently asked questions about Modesta
Is Modesta a popular name?
Modesta has 1,615 recorded births in United States between 1890 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Modesta more common for boys or girls?
Modesta is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Modesta most popular?
Modesta peaked in 1926 in United States, with 41 recorded births that year.
Is Modesta rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Modesta’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1338 in 1890 to #12161 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Modesta?
At least 1,631 babies have been recorded with the name Modesta across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Modesta popular in more than one country?
Yes — Modesta appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.