Modest

Q: What is the origin of Modest?

Modest is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Modest?

According to the latest SSA data, Modest is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Modest a girl name?

Modest is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Moderate; Humble"

Virtue-derived name from Latin modestus, historically used to signal restraint, moderation, and humility in naming practices.

Themes:virtuelatintemperance

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Popularity History of Modest

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Modest did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Modest Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Modest.

8 ideas

mody

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mode

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mie

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dest

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esty

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Modest mean?

Modest means "Moderate; Humble". Virtue-derived name from Latin modestus, historically used to signal restraint, moderation, and humility in naming pract

What is the origin of Modest?

Modest is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Modest?

According to the latest SSA data, Modest is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Modest a girl name?

Modest is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Modest?

Popular nicknames for Modest include mody, mode, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Modest?

There are many names similar to Modest in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, French, English

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

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