Masculine dossier · first seen 1908
Modesto
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1927
Peak births
37
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Modesto
How many people are named Modesto?
An estimated 1,655 living Americans are named Modesto.
How rare is Modesto?
Modesto is very rare among babies today, with 8 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 78.4% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Modesto?
The median age of a living American named Modesto is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 58 years old.
Is Modesto still popular?
Yes — Modesto is currently rising in popularity, with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Modesto most common?
Modesto has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 9.8× more often than the national baseline.
1908Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
78.4%
2025
8
All-time
2,559
Where it lives now
Modesto is most concentrated in Texas — about 9.8× the national rate in the 1940s.
States where Modesto is given more often than the national average — its present-day heartland.