Modesto
2 countries#8910 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Modesto was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,559 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 1927 with 37 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, New Mexico, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
28 births recorded 1924–1975 · peaked in 1949 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Modesto’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4370 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↓526 |
| 2009 | #5554 | ↓653 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑76 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↓467 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↓1614 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑956 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓1527 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑639 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓114 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓1235 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↑1223 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓1272 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑2909 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↓52 |
| 2022 | #6147 | ↓115 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↓370 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↓740 |
| 2025 | #8910 | ↓1653 |
Frequently asked questions about Modesto
Is Modesto a popular name?
Yes — Modesto currently ranks #8910 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Modesto more common for boys or girls?
Modesto is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Modesto most popular?
Modesto peaked in 1927 in United States, with 37 recorded births that year.
Is Modesto rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Modesto’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1113 in 1908 to #8910 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Modesto?
At least 2,587 babies have been recorded with the name Modesto across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Modesto popular in more than one country?
Yes — Modesto appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.