Destiny
d(e)-sti-ny,
des-tiny
US Popularity:807
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:One's certain fortune; Fate
If your daughter feels like fate, consider calling her Destiny. From the Old French word destinée and a derivative of the Latin destinare—“to determine”—Destiny translates to "one's certain fortune" or "fate." This moniker began its life as a first name in the last half of the 20th century. It’s got musical connections with both bands and single talents, giving baby a harmonious touch! The Disney star Miley Cyrus, was actually given Destiny as her first name when she was born in 1992. But certainly most famously, the girl group Destiny’s Child was a top act, from 1997 to 2006, and the name hit its peak in popularity throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. If you're looking for a name with vintage, Y2K vibe to it, Destiny is sure to brighten baby's future.
Destiny Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Destiny is currently #1993 on The Bump
Girl:Destiny is currently #882 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Destiny is currently #807 in U.S. births
Girl:Destiny is currently #290 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#807
in 2022
- 4
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Destiny, February 2019
WordSense, Destiny
WordSense, destiny
Online Etymology Dictionary, destiny (n.), August 2018
Britannica, Miley Cyrus, American actress and singer, January 2024
Britannica, Destiny’s Child, American singing group, January 2024
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