Destiny
Destiny is an English virtue name derived from the Latin word 'destinare,' meaning fate or predetermined course. It represents the idea that a child has a special purpose or calling in life.
Current Popularity
#481 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Carries strong positive meaning about purpose and future
- •May be seen as a bold, statement name choice
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Destiny's Child
Iconic R&B girl group featuring Beyoncé
Destiny Hope Cyrus (Miley Cyrus)
Singer and actress
Destiny Jones
Daughter of rapper Nas
Destiny Etiko
Nigerian actress
Statistics
151,282
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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