Girls name · California
Destiny in California
Destiny was the 550th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Destiny that year. Since 1963, California families have named 20,846 babies Destiny.
Popularity over time
Destiny in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 | 1664th |
| 1976 | 26 | 713th |
| 1984 | 75 | 402nd |
| 1992 | 267 | 188th |
| 2001 | 1,212 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 787 | 42nd |
| 2017 | 239 | 163rd |
| 2025 | 59 | 550th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1664th in 1963 to 550th in 2025.
The most babies named Destiny in California in a single year was 1,212, in 2001. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2001.
Across the country, Destiny reached its best rank of 3rd in New Mexico (2000). See Destiny in every state →
How popular is Destiny in California?
Destiny was the 550th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Destiny that year. Since 1963, California families have named 20,846 babies Destiny.
How many babies are named Destiny in California?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Destiny in California. The most babies named Destiny in California in a single year was 1,212, in 2001.
What is the rank of Destiny in California?
Destiny ranked 550th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2001.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.