Destiny
Every Destiny since 1956 — 152,289 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Destiny
Destiny is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #635 in 2025 with 458 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 152,289 American babies have been named Destiny. Its peak came in 2000, when 9,875 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 Destiny stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Destiny 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 | 458 | #635 | — | — |
| 2024 | 643 | #481 | — | — |
| 2023 | 708 | #438 | 6 | #11,169 |
| 2022 | 798 | #391 | — | — |
| 2021 | 801 | #392 | — | — |
| 2020 | 891 | #347 | 6 | #10,942 |
| 2019 | 1,052 | #309 | 13 | #6,510 |
| 2018 | 1,206 | #275 | 9 | #8,323 |
| 2017 | 1,389 | #226 | 10 | #7,712 |
| 2016 | 1,603 | #203 | 14 | #6,120 |
| 2015 | 1,733 | #186 | — | — |
| 2014 | 2,077 | #156 | 7 | #9,899 |
| 2013 | 2,314 | #138 | — | — |
| 2012 | 2,720 | #113 | 12 | #6,717 |
| 2011 | 3,273 | #90 | 10 | #7,637 |
| 2010 | 3,737 | #71 | 10 | #7,730 |
| 2009 | 4,617 | #56 | 8 | #9,198 |
| 2008 | 5,320 | #47 | 13 | #6,494 |
| 2007 | 5,742 | #41 | 12 | #6,734 |
| 2006 | 6,313 | #36 | 14 | #5,860 |
| 2005 | 6,894 | #32 | 16 | #5,092 |
| 2004 | 6,546 | #38 | 31 | #3,175 |
| 2003 | 6,977 | #37 | 17 | #4,659 |
| 2002 | 7,804 | #34 | 19 | #4,219 |
| 2001 | 9,752 | #22 | 23 | #3,644 |
| 2000 | 9,850 | #24 | 25 | #3,335 |
| 1995 | 5,380 | #66 | 15 | #4,104 |
| 1990 | 1,408 | #202 | 7 | #6,591 |
| 1985 | 572 | #391 | 5 | #6,803 |
| 1980 | 440 | #478 | 6 | #5,704 |
| 1975 | 161 | #836 | 5 | #5,677 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,173 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,594 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,534 | — | — |
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Famous people named Destiny
- Destiny Chukunyere Singer · b. 2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Destiny in 2025?
Destiny ranked #635 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 458 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Destiny?
152,289 babies have been named Destiny in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Destiny most popular?
Destiny peaked in 2000, when 9,875 newborns received the name.
Is Destiny a boy or girl name?
Destiny is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Destiny rising or falling?
Destiny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Destiny?
Well-known people named Destiny include Destiny Chukunyere (singer).