unisex name
Modeste
moh-DEST (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,808
Modeste is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 36% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1890 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Modeste Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 490 |
| 1910s | 345 |
| 1920s | 310 |
| 1930s | 255 |
| 1940s | 180 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Modeste?
In 1996, Modeste was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Modeste Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Modeste
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Modeste Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Modeste over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Modeste
- French moh-DEST
Sibling Names for Modeste
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Modeste — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Modeste
How popular is the name Modeste?
In 1996, Modeste was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Modeste a girl's or a boy's name?
Modeste is used for both girls and boys. About 36% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Modeste?
Modeste has 2 syllables.
When was Modeste most popular?
Modeste peaked in 1902, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.