Destinee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Destinee originates from Latin with the meaning of fate or destiny. It has evolved through various forms, including Destin and Destiny, reflecting a modern take on the concept of fate. The name is associated with traits such as ambition and determination. There is no biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Destinee is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Destinee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Destinee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 678th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 471st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1512th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Destinee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Destinee"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛstɪni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Destinee is derived from the Latin word 'destinare', meaning 'to determine' or 'to make firm'. It reflects the concept of fate or destiny.
Meaning
fate, destiny
Language Evolution
Destin, Destinee, Destiny
Historical Usage
Destinee gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variation of the name Destiny, which became trendy in the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Destiny, Destin, Desti
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Destinee is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with positive traits such as ambition and determination.
Famous People
Destinee Hooker, Destinee Williams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Destinee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Destinee"
"Destinee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6587th of 19264 | 109 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 678th of 27321 | 4,730 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 471st of 35406 | 10,158 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1512th of 30306 | 1,749 |
Regional Popularity of "Destinee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Destinee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.94% 698th/3685 |
19.75% 884th/4475 |
11.07% 575th/5194 |
11.29% 713th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.44% 524th/4582 |
11.79% 609th/5164 |
4.92% 360th/7313 |
7.97% 595th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.21% 1602nd/3984 |
52.80% 2369th/4487 |
17.56% 1198th/6822 |
28.98% 1819th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Destinee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Destinee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.