Total births
311
Girls' name · since 1912
Modean
Modean has 311 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 311
- total births
- 1912–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
311 girls have been named Modean since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Modean has been recorded 311 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1943.
- 311 total births
- 1912–1943 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
311 girls have been named Modean since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1943.
- 311
- total births
- 1912–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Modean was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
21 babies were named Modean in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Modean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Modean's full recorded timeline at 1927, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Modean at a glance
Last recorded 1943Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Modean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1943
- Peak year (1926)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Modean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Modean's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Modean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
140 births
- 1930s
1930s
79 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 140 births (45% of all-time use).
Modean by state
Where Modean concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 63 | 20.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 1.6% |
Arkansas share of Modean's total US births 20.3%
Even split
63 of 311 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Modean? ▼
311 babies have been named Modean since 1912. It was last recorded in 1943. The peak year was 1926 with 21 births.
When was Modean most popular? ▼
Modean was most popular in the 1920s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Modean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Modean are Arkansas (63 births), Texas (6 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Modean been used? ▼
Records for Modean go back to 1912, giving 32 years of history through 1943.
What names are similar to Modean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Modesta, Modena, Modesty, Modestine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Modean's data
- Modean's decade-level peak was the 1920s (140 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Modeans (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Modean
Nearby Names Like Modean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Modean
Modesta Girl
#12194 1,615 births
Modena Girl
683 births
Modesty Girl
#8530 583 births
Modestine Girl
230 births
Modene Girl
217 births
Compare Modean side by side: Modean vs Modesta Modean vs Modena Modean vs Modesty
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1943 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Modean: Baby Name Since 1912 - 311 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/modean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Modean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.