How Many People Are Named Modeste?

Complete statistics for the name Modeste: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Modeste
Very Rare
French

Modeste means 'modest' and is rarely heard today; only 0 people named Modeste live in the US, making up just 1 in 41,250,000 Americans. The oldest generation holds this name, with all 8 recorded over 60 years old.

~901
Living in US
1 in 367,868
Americans
1890
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modest
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Humble Reserved Gentle
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

104,993
Worldwide Bearers
#9,754
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
57,623
🇲🇬 Madagascar
10,278
🇷🇼 Rwanda
8,218
🇧🇯 Benin
6,884
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,357
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,566
🇹🇬 Togo
2,884
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,179
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,724
🇹🇩 Chad
1,298

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 136
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
8
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 8 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1890

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
7
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Modeste Through the Generations

Modeste, a name steeped in modesty, saw its peak popularity in 1890 with 8 births. Since then, it's remained a rare choice, with no new entries in recent decades. Today, all 8 individuals bearing this name are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker passed down through generations.

✨ Similar Names to Modeste

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Modeste's French roots

📄 About the Name Modeste

How Many People Have the Name Modeste?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 901 people in the United States currently share the name Modeste. That works out to roughly 1 in every 367,868 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Modeste a Common or Rare Name?

Modeste is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Modeste Mean?

Modeste means "modest" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Modeste in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Modeste Most Popular?

The name Modeste reached peak popularity in 1890, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Modeste?

Approximately 901 people named Modeste live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 901. That works out to roughly 1 in 367,868 Americans.

Is Modeste a rare name?

Modeste is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 367,868 Americans has this name.

What does the name Modeste mean?

Modeste means "modest" and comes from French origins.

Is Modeste more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Modeste are male and 50% are female.

When was Modeste most popular?

Modeste peaked in 1890 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US901
All-Time Births901
1 in X1 in 367,868
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age136
Peak Year1890
World Rank#9,754
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.