Girl · #9,651 in 2026

Modesty

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

Current Rank

#9,651

Peak Rank

#4,349 (2019)

Total Babies

586

5-Yr Trend

-60%

1960

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#4349

Peak Rank

586

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Modesty

Modesty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 25 Modestys were born — ranking #5,160 that year. As of 2026, Modesty ranks #9,651 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-60%). In total, more than 586 Modestys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Modesty

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

Modest
Modestly
Immodesty
Modesties
Mahdist
Modesto
Modist
Modesta
Maddest
Modiste
Modeste
Majesty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Modesty

What does the name Modesty mean?

Modesty is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Modesty in 2026?

In 2026, Modesty ranks #9,651 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Modesty most popular?

Modesty reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,349 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Modesty a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Modesty?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Modesty include Alvonia, Arjean, Barbaralee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Modesty

Modesty is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 586 births in the dataset. Modesty's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,349. Use the chart and map above to compare Modesty'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.