Modesto is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2971 in 2001 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 35 births ranking #2661. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 29.2%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 62,672 boys born was named Modesto. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.