Destin
Boy name · #1616 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
Destin ranks #1616 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 105 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1231, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,143 boys born in 2025 was named Destin.
The 57-year story
Destin first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 241 boys were named Destin — good for #727 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Destin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Destin in class?
Destin scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Destin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Destin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Destin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Destins were TX (11), GA (8), LA (8), FL (7), PA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Destin
Statistically, parents drawn to Destin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Quintin, Agustin, Quentin, Dallin, and Daylon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Destin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105 | #1609 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1673 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1567 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1566 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1469 |
| 2020 | 125 | #1390 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1287 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1465 |
| 2017 | 131 | #1360 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1349 |
| 2015 | 148 | #1231 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1334 |
| 2013 | 142 | #1243 |
| 2012 | 145 | #1222 |
| 2011 | 189 | #1017 |
| 2010 | 196 | #997 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1085 |
| 2008 | 160 | #1137 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1053 |
| 2006 | 200 | #937 |
| 2005 | 187 | #935 |
| 2004 | 166 | #995 |
| 2003 | 171 | #956 |
| 2002 | 209 | #811 |
| 2001 | 241 | #727 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Destin a popular boy name?
Destin ranked #1616 among boys in 2025 with 105 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1231.
When was the name Destin most popular?
Destin peaked in 2001, when 241 American boys received the name (ranked #727 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Destin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,143 newborn American boys was named Destin. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.