7,090births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · Argentina
#8910United States 2025
Modesto is a boy name family recorded 7,090 times in 4 countries since 1908. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1927, at 63.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Modesto
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | Italian | 4,480 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1927 | – |
| Modesto | Italian | 2,559 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8910 | 1927 | ▼ 11 % |
| Modesto | Italian | 40 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1924 | – |
| Modesto | Italian | 11 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | – | 1948 | – |
Questions about Modesto
How popular is the name Modesto?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 7,090 births across 4 countries.
When was Modesto most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1927, at 63.5 births per 100,000.
Is Modesto a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Modesto is a boy name.