Is Destiny a popular name?

Destiny reached a best rank of #47 in 2008 and has charted in 4 years.

Is Destiny a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #47 (2008) · ranked in 4 years

Over 4 tracked years from 2008 to 2011, Destiny held a spot in the rankings.

It eased from #47 in 2008 to #90 in 2011.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

At its peak year of 2008, Destiny was given to 5,320 newborns.

Destiny was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Destiny is on your shortlist, Daniel, David, Dylan are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Destiny a popular name?: Destiny reached a best rank of #47 in 2008 and has charted in 4 years.
Where does Destiny rank now?: Destiny does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Destiny a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Destiny most popular?: Destiny peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)