Destiny
Peaked at #22 nationally in 2001, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1956, Destiny has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Destiny — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#22
in 2001
Current rank
#481
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1956–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Destiny reached its peak popularity for girls in 2001, ranking #22 nationally with 9,752 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #156 (2014) to #481 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Destiny ranks #481 nationally for girls, with 638 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #481 | 638 |
| 2023 | #439 | 706 |
| 2022 | #391 | 798 |
| 2021 | #393 | 800 |
| 2020 | #347 | 889 |
| 2019 | #309 | 1,051 |
| 2018 | #275 | 1,205 |
| 2017 | #226 | 1,389 |
Destiny — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3008
in 1997
Last ranked
#11157
in 2023
Years tracked
41
1975–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Destiny reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #3008 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Destiny hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11157.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,157 | 6 |
| 2020 | #10,937 | 6 |
| 2019 | #6,508 | 13 |
| 2018 | #8,321 | 9 |
| 2017 | #7,708 | 10 |
| 2016 | #6,119 | 14 |
| 2014 | #9,896 | 7 |
| 2012 | #6,715 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Destiny most popular?
Destiny was most popular in 2001, when it ranked #22 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Destiny becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Destiny?
At least 151,808 babies have been recorded with the name Destiny in the US since 1956, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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