Girl nameCurrently #8,762 in the USFalling
Modesty
//ˈmɑdəsti//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Modesty's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Modesty |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Modesty through the decades
- Modesty peaked in 2019, when 25 babies were named Modesty in the US.
- The 2000s were Modesty's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Modesty currently ranks #8,762 in the US and is cooling off.