Total births
6,124
Unisex name · since 1968
Destin
Destin has 6,124 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1677
- among boys today
- 6,124
- born since 1968
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
6,124 babies have been named Destin since 1968, making it today's #1677 unisex name.
Destin has 6,124 recorded births among boys since 1968, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1677 as of the latest data, more common than 88% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #1677 among boys today
- 6,124 born since 1968
- 2000s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Destin is currently the #1677 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 6,124 born since 1968, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1677
- among boys today
- 6,124
- born since 1968
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Destin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1677
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Destin was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
241 babies were named Destin in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Destin compares
6,124 Top 11% higher than 89% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Destin's all-time total is 17x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Destin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,124 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 241 | 23 | 22,252 |
Destin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Destin's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 241, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Destin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#1,677
Active since
1968
Destin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 241
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Destin popularity over time - girls
752 total births recorded since 1976 (Destin as girls' name)
Destin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Destin's strongest decade.
1,913 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Destin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 146
1970s
146 births
- 1980s 426
1980s
426 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,477 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,913 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,475 births
- 2020s 676
2020s
676 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,913 births (31% of all-time use).
How Destin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Destin's total volume
Destin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Destin by state
Where Destin concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 483 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 435 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 425 | 6.9% |
| #4 | California | | 368 | 6.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 339 | 5.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 291 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 195 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 166 | 2.7% |
Florida share of Destin's total US births 7.9%
Even split
483 of 6,124 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Destin appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Destin? ▼
6,124 babies have been named Destin since 1968. It currently ranks #1677 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 241 births.
When was Destin most popular? ▼
Destin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,913 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Destin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Destin are Florida (483 births), Georgia (435 births), Texas (425 births).
Is Destin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Destin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 6,124 births, and as a girl's name it has 752 births.
How long has the name Destin been used? ▼
Records for Destin go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Destin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Desmond, Deshawn, Deshaun, Desean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Destin's data
- Destin's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,913 total births) through the 2020s (676) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Destins (483 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Destin
Nearby Names Like Destin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Destin
Desmond Boy
#368 40,031 births
Deshawn Boy
#1435 16,074 births
Deshaun Boy
#3120 5,718 births
Desean Boy
#4749 4,031 births
Deshon Boy
#7878 2,552 births
Compare Destin side by side: Destin vs Desmond Destin vs Deshawn Destin vs Deshaun
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Destin
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Sky #1675
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Arrow #1679
1,717 births · Peak 2018
Aleksander #1674
4,166 births · Peak 2014
Devonte #1680
11,773 births · Peak 1992
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Izayah #1681
4,269 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Destin: #1677 Unisex Name - 6,124 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/destin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Destin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.