UK girl's name
Destina
Of Latin origin, meaning "destined" or "fated".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Destina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Destina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 7 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2003 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Destina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Destina ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 7 girls were registered as Destina.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Destina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
7 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Destina mean?
The given name Destina is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with roots tracing back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "destinare," which means "to determine" or "to destine." The name carries a sense of purpose, destiny, and predetermination.
In ancient Roman culture, names with similar meanings were often bestowed upon individuals with the belief that they would fulfill a specific role or purpose in life. The name Destina may have been given to children with the hope that they would achieve greatness or contribute significantly to society.
While there are no direct mentions of the name Destina in ancient Roman texts or historical records, several variations and derivatives of the name can be found. For instance, the name Destinus was used as a masculine name during the Roman era, and Destinata was a feminine form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Destina can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1187, a woman named Destina de Montfort was mentioned in a charter document from the region of Montfort-l'Amaury in France. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its Latin origins and was in use in parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Destina:
1. Destina Barzetti (1532-1594), an Italian painter known for her religious artworks and portraits of noble families in Renaissance Italy. 2. Destina von Fürstenberg (1618-1688), a German noblewoman and patron of the arts, who commissioned several significant architectural projects in her homeland. 3. Destina Alighieri (1723-1801), an Italian scholar and poet, known for her translations of ancient Greek texts and her contributions to the study of Dante Alighieri's works. 4. Destina Ramirez (1842-1910), a Mexican activist and educator who fought for women's rights and established several schools for underprivileged children in her country. 5. Destina Khalil (1920-2005), an Egyptian writer and journalist, renowned for her novels exploring social issues and the struggles of women in the Middle East.
These individuals, spanning various eras and regions, have contributed to the rich legacy and diversity associated with the name Destina throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Destina over time
The chart below shows babies named Destina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Destina, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Destina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Destina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4521 | 18 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3791 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Destina
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Destina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Destina in the UK right now?
In 2017, Destina was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Destina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 7 babies registered as Destina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Destina?
Of Latin origin, meaning "destined" or "fated".
How many people are called Destina in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Destina across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.