Destiny
Female name · ↓ Falling
51,444
Total Births
2000
Peak Year
#439
Rank 2023
1975
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Destiny
Destiny is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 2000s with significant usage. Approximately 51,444 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1970s | 494 births |
| 1980s | 2,525 births |
| 1990s | 18,695 births |
| 2000s | 25,621 births |
| 2010s | 3,475 births |
| 2020s | 634 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Destiny?
Destiny has been given to 51,444 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2000 with 3,780 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #439.
Is Destiny a boy or girl name?
Destiny is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Destiny most popular?
Destiny was most popular in 2000, when 3,780 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Destiny?
Destiny first appeared in US records in 1975.