Destin
Every Destin since 1968 — 6,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Destin
Destin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,612 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 6,876 American babies have been named Destin — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 266 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Destin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Destin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,232 | 105 | #1,612 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,491 | 100 | #1,676 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,143 | 111 | #1,567 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,048 | 113 | #1,568 |
| 2021 | — | — | 122 | #1,472 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,102 | 125 | #1,390 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,790 | 144 | #1,289 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,594 | 118 | #1,469 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,608 | 131 | #1,363 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,694 | 132 | #1,350 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,090 | 148 | #1,233 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,078 | 130 | #1,337 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,490 | 142 | #1,246 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,931 | 145 | #1,223 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,641 | 189 | #1,018 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,621 | 196 | #998 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,632 | 171 | #1,086 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,226 | 160 | #1,138 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,155 | 178 | #1,053 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,127 | 200 | #938 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,615 | 187 | #936 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,805 | 166 | #995 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,969 | 171 | #957 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,511 | 209 | #811 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,728 | 241 | #727 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,361 | 230 | #742 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,907 | 191 | #776 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,151 | 74 | #1,288 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,757 | 47 | #1,434 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,591 | 21 | #2,385 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,495 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,652 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Destin in 2025?
Destin ranked #1,612 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Destin?
6,876 babies have been named Destin in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Destin most popular?
Destin peaked in 2001, when 266 newborns received the name.
Is Destin a boy or girl name?
Destin is used for both: about 11% of babies named Destin have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Destin rising or falling?
Destin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.