Modesto

Modesto: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Modesto?

8U.S. babies in 2025

#1181peak rank (1908)

2,559babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,559 boys in the U.S. have been named Modesto. Its highest rank for boys was #1181 in 1908. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Modesto FAQ

How popular is the name Modesto?

Since 1880, 2,559 boys in the U.S. have been named Modesto. Its highest rank for boys was #1181 in 1908. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Modesto a boy or girl name?

Modesto is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,559 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).