Destiny Name Origin
/DEST-uh-nee/-
American (African-American) 50% -
Canadian (African-Canadian) 30%
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British (Mixed British) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Destiny
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name 'Destiny' is of English origin, derived from the word meaning 'fate' or 'destined to happen.' It became popular in the late 20th century, especially among African-American communities in the United States, as a given name expressing hope and purpose.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Destiny each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).