girl's name
Modestine
moh-des-TEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 490
Modestine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 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 1903, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Modestine Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 90 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 15 |
How Popular Is Modestine?
In 1956, Modestine 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 Modestine 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 Modestine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Modestine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Modestine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Modestine
- French moh-des-TEEN
Sibling Names for Modestine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Modestine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Modestine
How popular is the name Modestine?
In 1956, Modestine 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 Modestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Modestine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Modestine?
Modestine has 3 syllables.
When was Modestine most popular?
Modestine peaked in 1903, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.