girls' name · peaked 1998

Destinie

Every Destinie since 1973 — 2,844 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1998Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Destinie
Peak year
1998
189 babies
All-time total
2,844
since 1973

The story of Destinie

Destinie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1973, 2,844 American babies have been named Destinie. Its peak came in 1998, when 189 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Destinie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Destinie year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024 6 #13,927
2023 9 #10,528
2022 6 #14,034
2021 6 #13,930
2020 5 #15,729
2019 5 #16,161
2018 11 #9,335
2017 18 #6,609
2016 20 #6,238
2015 18 #6,800
2014 23 #5,667
2013 28 #4,933
2012 25 #5,439
2011 37 #4,020
2010 46 #3,476
2009 66 #2,735
2008 62 #2,862
2007 71 #2,604
2006 71 #2,563
2005 91 #2,063
2004 94 #1,975
2003 104 #1,802
2002 124 #1,521
2001 132 #1,428
2000 181 #1,129
1995 143 #1,203
1990 63 #2,086
1985 16 #4,681
1980 20 #3,879
1975 5 #9,439
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Destinie in 2025?

Destinie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Destinie?

2,844 babies have been named Destinie in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Destinie most popular?

Destinie peaked in 1998, when 189 newborns received the name.

Is Destinie a boy or girl name?

Destinie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Destinie rising or falling?

Destinie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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