Destiny Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The popularity of the name Destiny varies by state. It has been one of the most popular names in states like Texas and California during its peak years​

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A Deep Dive

Destiny Overview

Meaning

Fate

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “destinare,” meaning “to determine”​

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛstəni/

Popularity

Destiny is a well-loved name in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States. In 2023, it ranked 439th for girls in the USA​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Mythological, Cool

Associated Traits

Hopeful, inspirational, graceful, determined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Destiny is attributed to the concept of fate and divine purpose.
A Deep Dive

Destiny Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Destinee, Destini, Destina, Destanie, Destinae, Destiney

Common Nicknames

Dee, Dessi, Tini, Dessy, Tiny, DeeDee

Diminutives

Dess, Dessie, Tiny, Desti

Famous People

  • Destiny Etiko
    (Nigerian Actress)
  • Destiny Hope Cyrus
    (Miley Cyrus)
  • Destiny Chukunyere
    (Maltese Singer)
  • Destiny Nicole Frasqueri
    (Princess Nokia)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Destiny Evans
    ("One Life to Live," TV Series)
  • "Destiny"
    (2014 Video Game)
  • "Destiny Rose"
    (TV Series)
  • "Destiny"
    (2018 Novel)
  • Destiny Jones
    ("Empire," TV Series)

Places

  • Destiny Church
    (Canterbury, New Zealand)
  • Destiny Bay Wines
    (Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Destiny Ridge Vineyard
    (Washington, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Destiny?

The name Destiny signifies fate or a predetermined course of events, often suggesting a sense of purpose and direction. It conveys a personality characterized by ambition and a strong belief in the future.

What Is the Origin of The Name Destiny?

Destiny originates from the Latin word “destinare,” which means “to determine” or “to make firm.” The name evolved through Old French “destinée” before becoming the English word “destiny,” indicating a preordained course of events.

Destiny Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Destiny in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3932021#3912022#4392023
Top 3 Rankings#222001#242000#281999

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Destiny

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023439
(-48 from 2022)
704
(-92 from 2022)
0.04025
2022391
(+2 from 2021)
796
(-2 from 2021)
0.04439
2021393
(-46 from 2020)
798
(-90 from 2020)
0.04454
2020347
(-38 from 2019)
888
(-163 from 2019)
0.05024
2019309
(-35 from 2018)
1051
(-154 from 2018)
0.05728
2018274
(-48 from 2017)
1205
(-184 from 2017)
0.06480
2017226
(-23 from 2016)
1389
(-211 from 2016)
0.07352
2016203
(-17 from 2015)
1600
(-129 from 2015)
0.08265
2015186
(-30 from 2014)
1729
(-345 from 2014)
0.08863
2014156
(-18 from 2013)
2074
(-239 from 2013)
0.10602
2013138
(-25 from 2012)
2313
(-407 from 2012)
0.11999
2012113
(-23 from 2011)
2720
(-552 from 2011)
0.14024
201190
(-19 from 2010)
3272
(-463 from 2010)
0.16886
201071
(-15 from 2009)
3735
(-879 from 2009)
0.19049
200956
(-9 from 2008)
4614
(-702 from 2008)
0.22784
200847
(-6 from 2007)
5316
(-426 from 2007)
0.25522
200741
(-5 from 2006)
5742
(-571 from 2006)
0.27130
200636
(-4 from 2005)
6313
(-581 from 2005)
0.30198
200532
(+6 from 2004)
6894
(+348 from 2004)
0.33968
200438
(-1 from 2003)
6546
(-431 from 2003)
0.32441
200337
(-3 from 2002)
6977
(-828 from 2002)
0.34773
200234
(-12 from 2001)
7805
(-1947 from 2001)
0.39519
200122
(+2 from 2000)
9752
(-98 from 2000)
0.49229
200024
(+4 from 1999)
9850
(+678 from 1999)
0.49355
199928
(+6 from 1998)
9172
(+1018 from 1998)
0.47113
199834
(+8 from 1997)
8154
(+1427 from 1997)
0.42063
199742
(+14 from 1996)
6727
(+871 from 1996)
0.35234
199656
(+10 from 1995)
5856
(+476 from 1995)
0.30544
199566
(+20 from 1994)
5380
(+1291 from 1994)
0.27998
199486
(+25 from 1993)
4089
(+1147 from 1993)
0.20976
1993111
(+19 from 1992)
2942
(+333 from 1992)
0.14922
1992130
(+26 from 1991)
2609
(+710 from 1991)
0.13015
1991156
(+46 from 1990)
1899
(+491 from 1990)
0.09339
1990202
(+36 from 1989)
1408
(+256 from 1989)
0.06854
1989238
(+30 from 1988)
1152
(+208 from 1988)
0.05783
1988268
(+31 from 1987)
944
(+133 from 1987)
0.04909
1987299
(+83 from 1986)
811
(+205 from 1986)
0.04327
1986382
(+9 from 1985)
606
(+34 from 1985)
0.03284
1985391
(-2 from 1984)
572
(+8 from 1984)
0.03098
1984389
(+32 from 1983)
564
(+48 from 1983)
0.03128
1983421
(+33 from 1982)
516
(+47 from 1982)
0.02883
1982454
(+4 from 1981)
469
(+2 from 1981)
0.02585
1981458
(+20 from 1980)
467
(+27 from 1980)
0.02611
1980478
(+36 from 1979)
440
(+56 from 1979)
0.02471
1979514
(+33 from 1978)
384
(+60 from 1978)
0.02228
1978547
(+180 from 1977)
324
(+113 from 1977)
0.01971
1977727
(+47 from 1976)
211
(+26 from 1976)
0.01283
1976774
(+59 from 1975)
185
(+24 from 1975)
0.01177
1975833
(+190 from 1974)
161
(+44 from 1974)
0.01031
19741023
(+202 from 1973)
117
(+31 from 1973)
0.00747
19731225
(+352 from 1972)
86
(+28 from 1972)
0.00553
19721577
(+228 from 1971)
58
(+9 from 1971)
0.00360
19711805
(+355 from 1970)
49
(+12 from 1970)
0.00280
19702160
(+543 from 1969)
37
(+13 from 1969)
0.00202
19692703
(-272 from 1968)
24
(-2 from 1968)
0.00136
19682431
(+1224 from 1967)
26
(+13 from 1967)
0.00152
19673655
(-903 from 1966)
13
(-7 from 1966)
0.00076
19662752
(+795 from 1965)
20
(+7 from 1965)
0.00114
19653547
(+146 from 1964)
13
No change from 1964
0.00071
19643693
(+325 from 1963)
13
(+2 from 1963)
0.00066
19634018
(+846 from 1962)
11
(+3 from 1962)
0.00055
19624864
(-428 from 1960)
8
(-1 from 1960)
0.00039
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19604436
(+1131 from 1959)
9
(+3 from 1959)
0.00043
19595567
(+519 from 1957)
6
(+1 from 1957)
0.00029
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
(-133 from 1956)
5
No change from 1956
0.00024
19565953
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00024
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Destiny

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2382021#2462022#3252023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3162021#2922022#3302023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2492021#2942022#3092023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3882021#5432022#3962023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4212021#3222022#4882023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5412021#4042022#4332023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5892021#5202022#6022023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6072021#6312022#6812023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3922021#5162022#3202023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2782021#5092022#6692023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4582021#5632022#7052023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5342021#6632022#5232023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5352021#5452022#4642023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2762021#4102022#7252023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3162021#4922022#6012023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3862021#5202022#4982023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5212021#5422022#7662023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4032021#3852022#5662023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5832021#4342022#3342023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6982021#3352022#6142023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4402021#4132022#3292023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2722021#2492022#4712023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3382021#5612022#7392023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4392019#2422020#5212021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4022021#7112022#9402023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6662021#5522022#6452023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8772021#5182022#6702023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3532021#3462022#3352023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5802021#4212022#4352023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5922021#5642022#4692023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4172020#3922022#3332023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3152021#2692022#2102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2912017#4932018#3932020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3422019#3382022#3132023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4632017#5302018#6302022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3922020#3552022#3222023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5862021#3402022#6042023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#592014#1812017#1872022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2952017#2542019#4442021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2692013#1642014#2892016

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2162014#1982018#1332023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1092013#2422014#1412015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#582011#852012#932014

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1932012#1652013#2382014

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2302017#2112018#1622023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1632014#1252018#1032019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1572011#2002012#1872014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2182019#2112020#2162023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#812008#1222009#1752010

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1292008#542009#842011

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#482008#442010#1102013

Popularity Rankings for Destiny in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#42011#282014#192017

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1322017#2032019#2352023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2482013#3042014#3722015

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4302010#3362019#4182022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4202009#4242010#4302011

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8712019#4642021#9052022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5262019#5372020#5372021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#9722021#6772022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7672020#8312021#8622022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8802023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Destiny a Name for Boys or Girls?

Destiny is typically a girl’s name, celebrated for its graceful sound and significant meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Destiny

Destiny in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Destiny Etiko (Actress, born 1989): A Nigerian actress who has won several awards for her performances in Nollywood films.
  • Destiny Hope Cyrus (Miley Cyrus) (Singer, born 1992): An American singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame as the star of "Hannah Montana."
  • Destiny Chukunyere (Singer, born 2002): A Maltese singer who won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015.
  • Destiny Nicole Frasqueri (Princess Nokia) (Rapper, born 1992): An American rapper and singer known for her eclectic style and empowering lyrics.
  • Destiny Whitlock (Actress, born 2001): An American actress recognized for her roles in films such as "Tooth Fairy."
  • Destiny Jones (Model, born 1994): An American model and actress, also the daughter of rapper Nas.
  • Destiny Evans ("One Life to Live," 1968 TV Series): A determined young woman who navigates the trials and tribulations of life in Llanview.
  • "Destiny" (2014 Video Game): A futuristic game where players become Guardians to protect the last safe city on Earth.
  • "Destiny Rose" (2015 TV Series): Follows the journey of a transgender woman seeking acceptance and love.
  • "Destiny" (2018 Novel): Chronicles the life of a young woman named Destiny as she overcomes challenges to find her true purpose.
  • Destiny Jones ("Empire," 2015 TV Series): A talented singer and songwriter who becomes entangled in the drama of the Lyon family.
  • "Destiny of the Republic" (2011 Book): A historical account of the assassination of President James A. Garfield.
  • Destiny Drive (California, USA): A residential street located in the city of Modesto.
  • Destiny Park (Texas, USA): A public park located in the city of Amarillo, featuring recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Destiny Church (Canterbury, New Zealand): A notable church in Christchurch, part of the Destiny Church movement in New Zealand.
  • Destiny Bay (Auckland, New Zealand): A winery located on Waiheke Island, producing premium wines with vineyard tours and tastings.
  • Destiny Ridge Vineyard (Washington, USA): A vineyard and winery in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, known for its scenic location and wine production.
  • Destiny Street (New Jersey, USA): A street in the town of Phillipsburg, located in Warren County.

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