Destiny
Destiny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Destiny
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From the noun destiny since the 1970s.
How popular is Destiny?
Since 1880, 151,763 girls and 526 boys in the U.S. have been named Destiny (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #3008 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #635 for girls, with 458 babies given the name.
Names similar to Destiny
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Sibling name ideas for Destiny
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Destiny FAQ
What does the name Destiny mean?
A female given name from English. From the noun destiny since the 1970s.
What is the origin of the name Destiny?
Destiny is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Destiny?
Since 1880, 151,763 girls and 526 boys in the U.S. have been named Destiny (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #3008 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #635 for girls, with 458 babies given the name.
Is Destiny a boy or girl name?
Destiny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 151,763 girls and 526 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.