Modesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3079 in 1996 with 24 recorded births. This places Modesto in the top 29% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 35 births ranking #2661. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 78,926 boys born was named Modesto. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.