Girl · #3,431 in 2026

Modell

Name: Popularity of the name Modell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Modell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,431

Peak Rank

#2,079 (1920)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1909

First Year

1935

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#2079

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Modell

The earliest SSA record of Modell as a baby girl name dates back to 1909, when 5 babies received it. 1920 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Modell — #2,079 in the national rankings. About 51% of every Modell on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Modell last appeared in the published SSA data in 1935, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 187 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1900s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Modell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Modell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Modal
Medaille
Model
Middle
Medal
Motel
Muddle
Meddle
Medel
Moodle
Motile
Middel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Modell

What does the name Modell mean?

Modell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Modell in 2026?

In 2026, Modell ranks #3,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Modell most popular?

Modell reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,079 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Modell most popular?

Modell has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Modell.

Is Modell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Modell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Modell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Modell include Alcie, Lova, Canary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Modell

Modell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Modell's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,079. Use the chart and map above to compare Modell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.