girl's name
Destinny
DES-tih-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 30
Destinny is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2004, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Destinny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Destinny?
In 2012, Destinny was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Destinny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Destinny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Destinny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Destinny
- English DES-tih-nee
Sibling Names for Destinny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Destinny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Destinny
How popular is the name Destinny?
In 2012, Destinny was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Destinny a girl's or a boy's name?
Destinny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Destinny?
Destinny has 3 syllables.
When was Destinny most popular?
Destinny peaked in 2004, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.