Destiny
GirlsBest 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.
Where Destiny is most popular
In 2025, Destiny was recorded in 26 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 408 births nationwide.
The largest share came from Texas at 73 births, 17.9% of the national total, where it ranked #927 that year.
By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 48.0% of Destiny births, against 12.5% Northeast, 16.4% Midwest, 23.0% West.
State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: Destiny placed as high as #587 in New Mexico and as low as #1931 in Ohio.
The 25 jurisdictions without a figure are not zeros. SSA withholds any name with fewer than 5 occurrences in a given state and year to protect privacy.
Top states, 2025
- 1Texas73 · #927 there
- 2California59 · #1081 there
- 3Florida41 · #917 there
- 4New York23 · #1352 there
- 5New Jersey19 · #830 there
Share by census region
- Northeast12.5%
- Midwest16.4%
- South48.0%
- West23.0%
Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)