Destiny
Destiny is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fate, fortune, or one's predetermined path.
Origin and history
Destiny is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old French word 'destinee', meaning fate or pre-ordained course. It gained widespread popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Although its usage peak has passed, it remains a familiar contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
151,763 babies in the United States have been named Destiny since 1880. It ranks #262 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #430.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,612 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,542 |
| 1990-2000 | 48,238 |
| 2000-2010 | 69,815 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,104 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,299 |
Famous people named Destiny
- Destiny Hooker: Athlete, Volleyball player
- Destiny Chukunyere: Singer
Nicknames
Des, Dessie, Desi
Fun facts
- Destiny was among the most prominent concept-based word names that exploded in popularity during the 1990s.
- The word traces back ultimately to the Latin verb 'destinare', which means to establish or make firm.