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Modesto
BoyMeaning of Modesto: Italian: 'modest'
Modesto is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8747th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8747
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,559
First recorded 1908 · peak 1991
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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