Modesta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoh-DES-tah / /moʊˈdɛstə/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: modest; Italian: modest
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Modesta is derived from the Latin word 'modestus', which means moderate or humble. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations. The name has historical significance in Christian contexts, often associated with virtues of humility and simplicity.
Trend Summary
The name Modesta has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Modestina
- Modest
International Variants
- Modesta (Italian)
- Modeste (French)
- Modestina (Italian)
Famous people named Modesta
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Fictional characters named Modesta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Modesta was first seen in the United States in 1890. Modesta has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Modesta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Modesta (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |