Destin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDES-tin / /ˈdɛstɪn/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'destined'; French: 'destination'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Destin has roots in Latin, where it is derived from 'destinare', meaning to determine or to set. In French, it relates to the concept of a destination or fate. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States, where it is often associated with positive connotations of purpose and direction.
Trend Summary
Destin has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Destyn
International Variants
- Destin (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Destin was first seen in the United States in 1968. Destin has ranked as high as #1058 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Destin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Destin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 74 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 96 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 138 |
| 1995 | 191 |
| 1996 | 182 |
| 1997 | 184 |
| 1998 | 191 |
| 1999 | 236 |
| 2000 | 230 |
| 2001 | 241 |
| 2002 | 209 |
| 2003 | 171 |
| 2004 | 166 |
| 2005 | 187 |
| 2006 | 200 |
| 2007 | 178 |
| 2008 | 160 |
| 2009 | 170 |
| 2010 | 196 |
| 2011 | 189 |
| 2012 | 145 |
| 2013 | 142 |
| 2014 | 130 |
| 2015 | 147 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2018 | 118 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 125 |
| 2021 | 122 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 99 |