Destin
Destin is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Destiny, fate, or predetermined course.
Origin and history
Destin is a modern English masculine name derived from the French word for destiny or fate, which traces back to Latin. While historically linked to surname usage and place names like Destin, Florida, it gained popularity as a given name in late 20th-century America. It remains a moderately chosen name for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,124 babies in the United States have been named Destin since 1880. It ranks #1538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1287.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12.6 %)
- GA (11.3 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- LA (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 426 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,477 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,913 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,475 |
| 2020-2029 | 676 |
Famous people named Destin
- Destin Sandlin: YouTuber, Engineer
- Destin Daniel Cretton: Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old French word 'destin', which ultimately stems from the Latin verb 'destinare', meaning to determine or fix.
- Destin is also a well-known coastal city in Florida, named after fishing captain Leonard Destin who settled there in the 19th century.