Destiny
5 countries#635 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Destiny was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
152,289 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #635 · peaked in 2000 with 9,875 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,839 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2010 with 259 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,713 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #537 · peaked in 2010 with 248 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
410 births recorded 2003–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2018 with 52 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Guyane, Haute-Garonne, Isère
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
102 births recorded 2001–2020 · peaked in 2005 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
24 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Destiny’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #36 | — |
| 2007 | #41 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #47 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #56 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #71 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #90 | ↓19 |
| 2012 | #113 | ↓23 |
| 2013 | #138 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #156 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #186 | ↓30 |
| 2016 | #203 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #226 | ↓23 |
| 2018 | #275 | ↓49 |
| 2019 | #309 | ↓34 |
| 2020 | #347 | ↓38 |
| 2021 | #392 | ↓45 |
| 2022 | #391 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #438 | ↓47 |
| 2024 | #481 | ↓43 |
| 2025 | #635 | ↓154 |
Frequently asked questions about Destiny
Is Destiny a popular name?
Yes — Destiny currently ranks #635 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Destiny more common for boys or girls?
Destiny is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Destiny most popular?
Destiny peaked in 2000 in United States, with 9,875 recorded births that year.
Is Destiny rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Destiny’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5952 in 1956 to #635 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Destiny?
At least 156,538 babies have been recorded with the name Destiny across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Destiny popular in more than one country?
Yes — Destiny appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Destiny?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Destiny include Gabrielle, Indie, Ariah, Oaklyn.
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