Self-restraint, humility, and moderation
Derived from the Latin word 'modestus', this name was popularized by 17th-century Puritans as a virtue name. It signifies a quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities. While less common than other virtue names like Grace or Faith, it carries a distinct, antique charm.
Less common today
Modesty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,407 in 1995.
A talented young woman with many skills and a criminal past · Modesty Blaise comic strip and novels
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
