Modesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2661 in 2000 with 35 recorded births. This places Modesto in the top 22% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 45.8%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 56,112 boys born was named Modesto. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.