Modesto

Boy name

Modesto has been given to 2,559 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It peaked in 1927.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,559

Peak year

1927 (37 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1908

10-year trend

▼ -20%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Modesto.

2,567 babies since 1885

2,542 babies since 1904

2,533 babies since 1889

2,589 babies since 1892

2,594 babies since 1893

2,638 babies since 1888

2,644 babies since 1880

2,648 babies since 1891

How popular is the name Modesto?

Modesto has been given to 2,559 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Modesto peak?

Modesto peaked in 1927, when 37 babies were given the name.

Is Modesto a girl or boy name?

Modesto is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Modesto are boys).

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