Modesta
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Modest
- Origin
- Spanish
Modesta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,615 baby girls have been named Modesta. The name peaked in 1926 with 41 US births that year (rank #1213). In 2024, ranked #12997 nationally — 11,784 places below its 1926 peak.
Top States for Modesta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Modesta births are: Texas (588), California (22), New Mexico (13).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Modesta
If you like Modesta's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Modesta's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Modesta
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Compare Modesta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Modesta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).