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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Destiny — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Destinie|Deston
English◈ Unisex · 42% boy · 58% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Destiny

◈

DES-tuh-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#481
↓ Declining
Girl
#481
Popularity score: 38
↓ Declining
Peak
#347 in 2020
5yr
-42 ranks
Velocity
-42
Birth frequency
1.8 per 10,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11157 in 2023

Peak: #10937 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #11157 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #481 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Destiny

Popularity score: 38  ·  SSA Rank: #481

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
61
Higher than 61% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-42 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Destiny scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
87
Name Trend28% of score
15
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernMeaningfulVirtue NameUnisex3-syllableEnglishContemporary
Character
sense of purpose and direction
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Destinys

harmoniouspowerfulinfluentialiconicdynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Destiny is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #481 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -42 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#481 · niche
Destiny at a Glance
Meaning:Fate or fortune; the course of events predetermined or inevitable. From the concept of destine, meaning to intend or appoint.
Language root:English · Old French
Peak rank:#347 in 2020
5yr change:-42 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #481 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Destiny Child
Musical group member (stage name context)
Similar Sound
SerenityFelicityMelodyHarmony◈Trinity◈Liberty
Similar Style
FaithHope◈GraceCharitySerenityHarmony◈
Works well with
FaithGraceHope◈Trinity◈SerenityHarmony◈FelicityMercy
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Charity
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Evelyn
English · #8
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Harper
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Destiny illustration
Name Intelligence
Destiny · Overview
Summary

Destiny is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #481 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 11/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Destiny scores 61/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
42% boy · 58% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Destiny carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 42 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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