Girl · #3,971 in 2026

Modelle

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

Current Rank

#3,971

Peak Rank

#2,428 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1923

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2428

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Modelle

Modelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 13 Modelles were born — ranking #2,428 that year. As of 2026, Modelle ranks #3,971 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Modelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Modelle

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

Model
Madill
Nadel
Middle
Medal
Muddle
Meddle
Modal
Medel
Moodle
Mottle
Middel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Modelle

What does the name Modelle mean?

Modelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Modelle in 2026?

In 2026, Modelle ranks #3,971 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Modelle most popular?

Modelle reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,428 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Modelle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Modelle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Modelle include Luda, Arkie, Elzina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Modelle

Modelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Modelle's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,428. Use the chart and map above to compare Modelle'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.