Destinie
Destinie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fate, fortune, or intended purpose.
Origin and history
Destinie is a modern English feminine name derived from the word 'destiny', which ultimately traces back to the Old French 'destinee' and Latin 'destinare'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside similar spelling variants like Destiny and Destinee. Recent SSA data shows it is currently rare in newborn naming.
Popularity in the United States
2,844 babies in the United States have been named Destinie since 1880. It ranks #3325 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.8 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,252 |
| 2000-2010 | 996 |
| 2010-2019 | 231 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Nicknames
Des, Dessie, Dez
Fun facts
- Destinie emerged as an alternative phonetic spelling of Destiny during its peak popularity in the late 1990s.
- The root word originates from the Latin verb 'destinare', meaning to establish or make firm.