Destine Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDES-tin / /ˈdɛs.tɪn/English; French
Meaning
English: destined; French: fate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Destine is derived from the English word 'destined', which relates to fate or predetermined outcomes. It has also been influenced by the French word 'destin', meaning destiny. The name is relatively modern and has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to boys.
Trend Summary
The name Destine has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Destine was first seen in the United States in 1982. Destine has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Destine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |