Modesty
2 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Modesty was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
583 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 2019 with 25 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
41 births recorded 1987–1991 · peaked in 1987 with 25 births
Most common in: Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Modesty’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5906 | — |
| 2007 | #6552 | ↓646 |
| 2008 | #7742 | ↓1190 |
| 2009 | #7341 | ↑401 |
| 2010 | #8701 | ↓1360 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↓2480 |
| 2012 | #6341 | ↑4840 |
| 2013 | #7372 | ↓1031 |
| 2014 | #7636 | ↓264 |
| 2015 | #8008 | ↓372 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↑406 |
| 2017 | #5661 | ↑1941 |
| 2018 | #6521 | ↓860 |
| 2019 | #5163 | ↑1358 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↓1760 |
| 2021 | #6174 | ↑749 |
| 2022 | #13592 | ↓7418 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↑1395 |
| 2024 | #8443 | ↑3754 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↑81 |
Frequently asked questions about Modesty
Is Modesty a popular name?
Yes — Modesty currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Modesty more common for boys or girls?
Modesty is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Modesty most popular?
Modesty peaked in 2019 in United States, with 25 recorded births that year.
Is Modesty rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Modesty’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6390 in 1960 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Modesty?
At least 624 babies have been recorded with the name Modesty across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Modesty popular in more than one country?
Yes — Modesty appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Modesty?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Modesty include Mirian.
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