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Modesta

Modesta is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Modesta?

Recorded births named Modesta by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,615 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Modesta's popularity over time

Babies named Modesta per year — United States (1890–2024). United States peaked in 1926 (41/yr).

When was Modesta popular?

Modesta reached its peak in 1926, when it was the #2214 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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