Unisex name · since 1972

Destine

Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,222 babies named Destine, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

1,222
total births
1972–2019
years on record
1990s
peak decade
50%
born in that decade

1,222 girls have been named Destine since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Destine recorded 1,222 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2019.

  • 1,222 total births
  • 1972–2019 years on record
  • 1990s peak decade
  • 50% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

1,222 girls have been named Destine since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.

1,222
total births
1972–2019
years on record
1990s
peak decade
50%
born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade

50% of everyone ever named Destine was born in this single decade.

1998
Single peak year

101 babies were named Destine in 1998 - its busiest year on record.

Destine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Destine's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 101, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Destine at a glance

Last recorded 2019

Total births

1,222

Since 1972

48 years of records

Peak year

1998

101 births that year

Strongest decade: 1990s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2019

Active since

1972

Recorded for 48 years

Last year on file: 2019

Destine popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2019

Last recorded 2019
Peak year (1998)
101
Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
050100150 19721983198919952001200720132019 6

Destine popularity over time - boys

199 total births recorded since 1982 (Destine as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 199 births
05101520 1982199519992003200920132019 6

Destine by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1990s was Destine's strongest decade.

605 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.

Destine births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1990s at 605 births (50% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Destine compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Destine's total volume

Destine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Destine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%10%20%30%40%50% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Destine
Destine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Destine by state

Where Destine concentrates geographically, total births since 1972

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Destine
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
86 7.0%
#2 California
60 4.9%
#3 Georgia
38 3.1%
#4 Louisiana
23 1.9%
#5 Ohio
17 1.4%
#6 Florida
10 0.8%
#7 Illinois
7 0.6%
#8 New York
7 0.6%
Texas share of Destine's total US births 7.0%
Even split

86 of 1,222 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.

Destine appears in 12 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Destine? ▼
1,222 babies have been named Destine since 1972. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1998 with 101 births.
When was Destine most popular? ▼
Destine was most popular in the 1990s decade with 605 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Destine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Destine are Texas (86 births), California (60 births), Georgia (38 births).
Is Destine a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Destine is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,222 births, and as a boy's name it has 199 births.
How long has the name Destine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Destine since 1972 -- 48 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Destine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Destiny, Desiree, Destinee, Desirae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Destine's data

  • Destine's decade-level peak was the 1990s (605 total births); usage has since declined to 94 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Destines (86 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Destine

Nearby Names Like Destine

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Destine

Destiny Girl
#481 151,763 births
Desiree Girl
#1137 83,563 births
Destinee Girl
#2574 16,800 births
Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
#12161 11,414 births

Compare Destine side by side: Destine vs Destiny Destine vs Desiree Destine vs Destinee

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

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Fatou #3000
1,223 births · Peak 2025
Arantza #3263
1,223 births · Peak 2014
Rosabella #3264
1,223 births · Peak 2020
Martie #8450
1,221 births · Peak 1970
Margueritte
1,221 births · Peak 1919

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, 1972–2019 (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. "Destine: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,222 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/destine. 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 Destine 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.