If you’re on the hunt for a baby name that starts with a particular letter, say the letter “D,” there are so many names to choose from, both popular and unique. Maybe you want a beloved vintage name like Dorothy that was given to many baby girls in the early 1900s. Or maybe you want a trendier name like Delilah, which seems to get more popular each year. Whatever the case, there’s a “D” name to suit your family.
Daisy
Origin: AmericanMeaning: Daisy flowerFamous Namesakes: Actresses Daisy Ridley and Daisy FuentesPeak Popularity: Daisy is an old-fashioned name that was popular in the early 1900s. However, it’s becoming more and more popular these days.
Dakota
Origin: Native American Meaning: The allies Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cody, Kody Famous Namesakes: Actresses Dakota Johnson and Dakota Fanning Peak Popularity: Dakota’s biggest year was 2006.
Damon
Origin: Greek Meaning: Subdue Alternative Spellings & Variations: Daymond, Daymon Famous Namesakes: Actor Damon Wayans Peak Popularity: Damon had a hot streak of popularity in the late 1970s.
Dana
Origin: AmericanMeaning: From DenmarkFamous Namesakes: Comedians Dana Carvey and Dana GouldPeak Popularity: Dana was a popular name in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Danae
Origin: GreekMeaning: She who judgesPeak Popularity: Danae’s most popular year was 1991.
Dane
Origin: Scandinavian Meaning: God is my judge Famous Namesakes: Comedian Dane Cook Peak Popularity: The most popular year for the name Dane was 1986.
Daniel
Origin: Hebrew Meaning: God is my judge Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dan, Danny Famous Namesakes: Daniel is a popular name shared by celebrities like actors Daniel Craig, Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Kaluuya, and Daniel Dae Kim. Peak Popularity: Daniel has been in the top-50 names for boys since 1921, though it’s never made No. 1.
Danielle
Origin: HebrewMeaning: God is my judgeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Danyel, Dani, Daniella, DanielaFamous Namesakes: Actresses Danielle Fishel and Danielle Brookes and musician Danielle HaimPeak Popularity: Danielle was popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Dante
Origin: Latin Meaning: Everlasting Famous Namesakes: The Italian poet Dante is probably the most well-known person with this name. Peak Popularity: Dante’s biggest year was 1997.
Daphne
Origin: GreekMeaning: Laurel treeFamous Namesakes: Novelist Daphne du Maurier and actress Daphne ZunigaPeak Popularity: The best year for the name Daphne was 1962.
Darla
Origin: English Meaning: Dear, loved one Peak Popularity: Darla was popular in the 1960s but has since fallen off.
Daryl
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Person from Airelle, FranceAlternative Spellings & Variations: DarrellFamous Namesakes: Musician Daryl Hall and actress Daryl HannahPeak Popularity: Daryl’s biggest year was 1970 when it reached No. 161 on the Social Security Administration list of baby names, but Darrell’s biggest year was 1968, when it peaked at No. 86.
David
Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Beloved Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dave Famous Namesakes: Many people have the name David, like actors David Boreanaz and David Duchovny and musicians David Bowie and Dave Grohl Peak Popularity: Though David has long been a popular name, it only reached No. 1 one year—in 1960.
Deandre
Origin: AmericanMeaning: ManlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dee, AndreFamous Namesakes: Musician Soulja Boy’s real name is DeAndrePeak Popularity: Deandre’s biggest year was 1995.
Deangelo
Origin: Italian Meaning: Of the angels Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dee, Angelo Peak Popularity: The biggest year for the name Deangelo was 1989.
Declan
Origin: Irish Meaning: Full of goodness Famous Namesakes: British musician and actor Declan Bennett Peak Popularity: Declan peaked at No. 95 in 2019.
Delilah
Origin: HebrewMeaning: DelicateAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lilah, LilaFamous Namesakes: One of the most well-known uses of the name Delilah is in the Plain White T’s song “Hey There, Delilah.“Peak Popularity: Delilah has grown in popularity, and its biggest year was 2020.
Della
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Of the nobilityPeak Popularity: Della is a retro name that was popular in the early 1900s.
Derek
Origin: EnglishMeaning: People rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Derik, Derrik, DerrickFamous Namesakes: Former MLB player Derek Jeter and dancer Derek HoughPeak Popularity: Derek was a popular name in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Desiree
Origin: French Meaning: Desired Alternative Spellings & Variations: Desi, Dee Peak Popularity: Desiree’s biggest year was 1983.
Desmond
Origin: IrishMeaning: From South MunsterAlternative Spellings & Variations: DesFamous Namesakes: Theologian Desmond Tutu is perhaps the most famous person with this name.Peak Popularity: The best year for the name Desmond was 1992.
Dimitri
Origin: SlavicMeaning: Devotee of DemeterAlternative Spellings & Variations: D’mitri, DemetriPeak Popularity: Dimitri peaked in 1992.
Dina
Origin: HebrewMeaning: God has judgedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Deena, Dena, DinahFamous Namesakes: Singer Dinah JanePeak Popularity: Dina was popular in the 1960s.
Dixie
Origin: FrenchMeaning: From the south in the U.S.Famous Namesakes: Actress Dixie Carter and influencer Dixie D’AmelioPeak Popularity: Dixie was a popular name in the 1930s.
Dominic
Origin: LatinMeaning: Of the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dom, DominickFamous Namesakes: Actors Dominic West, Dominic Monaghan, and Dominic PurcellPeak Popularity: Dominic has been a popular name in the 2000s.
Dominique
Origin: FrenchMeaning: Of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: DomFamous Namesakes: Actress Dominique Swain and retired Olympic gymnasts Dominique Dawes and Dominique MoceanuPeak Popularity: Dominique was a popular name in the early 1990s.
Donald
Origin: Scottish Meaning: World leader Alternative Spellings & Variations: Don Famous Namesakes: Donald is a popular name shared by actors Donald Glover and Donald Sutherland, as well as musician Don Henley. Peak Popularity: Donald was a popular name for baby boys in the 1920s and 1930s.
Donovan
Origin: IrishMeaning: Little brown oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Donavan, DonFamous Namesakes: Retired NFL player Donovan McNabbPeak Popularity: Donovan’s biggest year was 2003.
Dorothy
Origin: GreekMeaning: Gift of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dorothee, DotFamous Namesakes: Actress Dorothy Dandridge and former skater Dorothy HamillPeak Popularity: Dorothy was in the top-10 names for baby girls born in 1905 through 1939.
Drake
Origin: EnglishMeaning: DragonFamous Namesakes: Singer Drake—whose real name is Aubrey—is the most famous person with this name.Peak Popularity: Drake’s most popular year was 2010.
Douglas
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Black blueAlternative Spellings & Variations: DougFamous Namesakes: Actors Doug Benson and Douglas BoothPeak Popularity: Douglas was a popular name in the 1940s.
Duke
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Title of nobilityFamous Namesakes: Jazz musician Duke Ellington is perhaps the most famous Duke.Peak Popularity: Duke peaked in 2018.
Duncan
Origin: ScottishMeaning: WarriorPeak Popularity: Duncan was a popular name in the late 1990s.
Dustin
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Thor’s stoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: DustyFamous Namesakes: Actors Dustin Hoffman and Dustin DiamondPeak Popularity: Dustin was a popular name for baby boys born in the 1970s and 1980s.
Dylan
Origin: Welsh Meaning: Toward the tide Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dillon Famous Namesakes: Actors Dylan Minnette, Dylan McDermot, and Dylan Penn Peak Popularity: Dylan has been in the top 50 of the most popular names for boys since 1991.
