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Modesty

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Pronounced MOD-es-tee /ˈmɒd.ɪs.ti/High

Meaning: From the English word modesty (via the Latin modestia), 'modesty; humility; decorum; moderation'; a virtue-name; we note the virtue-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Modesty; humility: Modesty is an English virtue-name. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word modesty (via the Latin modestia), 'modesty; humility; decorum; moderation'; a virtue-name; we note the virtue-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8762 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 571

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919602024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Modesty comes from the English word modesty (via the Latin modestia), 'modesty; humility; decorum; moderation'; a virtue-name (we note the virtue-name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MOD-es-tee').

In the U.S. it appears as a Puritan-style virtue-name. Rare, modesty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Modesty comes via the Latin modestia, 'modesty; humility; decorum' — a lyrical virtue-name (we note the virtue-name; said 'MOD-es-tee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Modesty — virtue-name

Variations

ModestieModesti

Nicknames

Mo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Modesty mean?

Modesty is the English virtue-name 'modesty; humility; decorum' (Latin modestia). We note the virtue-name.

How do you pronounce Modesty?

It's said MOD-es-tee /ˈmɒd.ɪs.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Modesty a boy or girl name?

Modesty is a girl's name.

How popular is Modesty?

Modesty is a very rare name in the U.S.

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