Total births
683
Girls' name · since 1882
Modena
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 683 babies named Modena, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 683
- total births
- 1882–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
683 girls have been named Modena since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Modena has 683 recorded births among girls since 1882, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1958.
- 683 total births
- 1882–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
683 girls have been named Modena since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 683
- total births
- 1882–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Modena was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
33 babies were named Modena in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Modena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Modena's full recorded timeline at 1928, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1882, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Modena at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Modena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1958
- Peak year (1921)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Modena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Modena's strongest decade.
212 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Modena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 14
1890s
14 births
- 1900s 37
1900s
37 births
- 1910s
1910s
192 births
- 1920s
1920s
212 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s 74
1940s
74 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 212 births (31% of all-time use).
How Modena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Modena's total volume
Modena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Modena by state
Where Modena concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 76 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 17 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 15 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Modena's total US births 11.1%
Even split
76 of 683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Modena? ▼
683 babies have been named Modena since 1882. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1921 with 33 births.
When was Modena most popular? ▼
Modena was most popular in the 1920s decade with 212 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Modena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Modena are Texas (76 births), Mississippi (17 births), Arkansas (15 births).
How long has the name Modena been used? ▼
Records for Modena go back to 1882, giving 77 years of history through 1958.
What names are similar to Modena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Modesta, Modesty, Modean, Modestine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Modena's data
- Modena's decade-level peak was the 1920s (212 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Modenas (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Modena
Nearby Names Like Modena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Modena
Modesta Girl
#12194 1,615 births
Modesty Girl
#8530 583 births
Modean Girl
311 births
Modestine Girl
230 births
Modene Girl
217 births
Compare Modena side by side: Modena vs Modesta Modena vs Modesty Modena vs Modean
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1882–1958 (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. "Modena: Baby Name Since 1882 - 683 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/modena. 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 Modena 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.