girls' name · peaked 1999

Destini

Every Destini since 1970 — 7,857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.080.150.230.318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1999Girls
Rank 2025
#5,772
among girls
Babies in 2025
21
named Destini
Peak year
1999
469 babies
All-time total
7,857
since 1970

The story of Destini

Destini is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,772 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 7,857 American babies have been named Destini. Its peak came in 1999, when 469 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Destini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Destini year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 21 #5,772
2024 39 #3,842
2023 40 #3,785
2022 25 #5,207
2021 45 #3,453
2020 47 #3,299
2019 46 #3,408
2018 61 #2,790
2017 61 #2,792
2016 78 #2,391
2015 90 #2,127
2014 85 #2,219
2013 117 #1,756
2012 130 #1,646
2011 160 #1,420
2010 179 #1,314
2009 224 #1,130
2008 236 #1,103
2007 297 #914
2006 282 #932
2005 330 #788
2004 260 #926
2003 270 #891
2002 302 #779
2001 398 #632
2000 458 #569
1995 384 #592
1990 142 #1,198
1985 48 #2,182
1980 49 #2,105
1975 11 #5,234
1970 5 #8,292
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Destini in 2025?

Destini ranked #5,772 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Destini?

7,857 babies have been named Destini in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Destini most popular?

Destini peaked in 1999, when 469 newborns received the name.

Is Destini a boy or girl name?

Destini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Destini rising or falling?

Destini is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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