Names that start with D
1,384 different D-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Daniel led them with 8,093 newborns. Compare all 6,947 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.

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D-names in 2025
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- DashantiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeericOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Drindaof uncertain originEnglish—
- DaniquaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Devellof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or variant of names like Devin or DellModern coinage—
- DaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DonniModern diminutive of Donna, itself from Italian 'donna' meaning 'lady'Italian—
- DagonUncertainHebrew—
- DanityDanity is a modern invented name, likely formed from the sounds of names like Danielle or Dana with the fashionable -ity suffixModern coinage—
- DarlenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending elements from names like Darla or DarleenModern coinage—
- DarneishaCombination of the prefix Dar- (from names like Darnell or Darren) with the popular suffix -eisha, evoking a modern, invented feminine nameModern coinage—
- DenisiaFollower of DionysusModern coinage—
- DuyenGrace, charmModern coinage—
- DamonicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarendaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeetraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DenekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DerrienUncertainModern coinage—
- DniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DracenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DalessandroOf debated originModern coinage—
- DannisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DashaunaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining the popular prefix 'Da-' with the name 'Shauna' or similarModern coinage—
- Dominykbelonging to the Lord, of the LordModern coinage—
- Daliciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DanickaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Daniraof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarianneUncertainModern coinage—
- DaruisDerived from Darius, an ancient Persian name meaning 'possessing goodness'Persian—
- DelanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DenecePossibly a feminine form of Dennis, deriving from the name of Dionysius, the Greek god of wineEnglish—
- DiavianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DyllenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Dylan meaning 'son of the sea' in WelshModern coinage—
- DynishaNo established meaningModern coinage—
- Deadrickof uncertain originEnglish—
- DelvonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Derriona—
- Desman—
- DaeshonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DajanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DamyonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DesheaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevaneyPossibly a feminine form of Devaney, an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Duibhne' or 'of the Ó Duibhne sept'Irish—
- DiasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DieshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DelontaeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Doranceof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DutchessA noble title meaning 'female duke', used as a given name, often in African American communities as a modern coinageModern coinage—
- DahirOf uncertain originArabic—
- Damaof uncertain originEnglish—
- DantonioOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Demetriasfollower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agricultureGreek—
- DonyelOf debated originEnglish—
- DorismarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevinneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Devin or a variant of DevonModern coinage—
- DironOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Donevanof uncertain originIrish—
- DaveighOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeryaSea, oceanPersian—
- DeaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DejanaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Dejan or a variant of DeannaModern coinage—
- DequonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DoryceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DyasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DajaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Damishaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Darnisha or TamishaModern coinage—
- DanaysiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarneshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DezmanThe meaning is uncertain, perhaps a modern combination of 'Desmond' and the suffix '-man'Modern coinage—
- DrucellaProbably a feminine diminutive of Druc (or Drusus), of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Roman family nameLatin—
- Dyrellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaizhaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- DelvinaDerived from the Latin word 'delvinum,' meaning 'noble friend,' though some sources suggest a possible connection to the Greek name Delphine, meaning 'dolphin,' making the exact meaning uncertainLatin—
- DeveronOf uncertain originScottish—
- DinnaOf uncertain or debated originEnglish—
- DolceSweet, as in sweet desserts or sweet musicItalian—
- DorannOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern blend combining elements of Dorothy and AnnModern coinage—
- DreseanLikely a modern invented name, combining the popular prefix 'Dre-' (as in Andre) with '-sean' (from Sean), or possibly derived from the name 'Dre' plus 'Sean'Modern coinage—
- DaiseanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DrakenA modern invented name with no established meaningModern coinage—
- DustinaFeminine form of Dusty, which is a diminutive of Dustin, itself from an Old Norse surname meaning 'Thor's stone' or 'valiant fighter'English—
- DaryOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DavidleeCombination of David (beloved) and Lee (meadow or clearing)Modern coinage—
- DeangloOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Dedeeof uncertain originEnglish—
- DerrikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevantaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DamyiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of DamiaModern coinage—
- DineshLord of the day, a name for the sun and for the Hindu deity SuryaSanskrit—
- DaishonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaryonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevontreOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- DezareeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Damareaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DorinOf uncertain originIrish—
- DailinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DondaThe name Donda likely derives from a surname, possibly of Irish origin, but its meaning as a given name is not clearly establishedModern coinage—
- DorreenVariant of Doreen, likely derived from Greek 'Dorothea' meaning 'gift of God'English—
- DuongOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DameianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DanamarieDanamarie is a modern combination of the names Dana and MarieModern coinage—
- DestinaModern coinage, likely derived from the word 'destiny' or an elaboration of the name DestinyModern coinage—
- Duanneof uncertain originIrish—
- DisneyFrom the surname of the famous Walt Disney, derived from a place name meaning 'Dinis's island' in Old EnglishModern coinage—
- DominiFeminine form of Dominic, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'Latin—
- DanyleVariant of Danielle, feminine form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'English—
- DaquaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DejaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DenmanEnglish surname transferred to given name use, likely meaning 'valley of the Dane' from Old English denu 'valley' and Dena 'Dane'English—
- DennisseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DorianaA feminine elaboration of Dora, ultimately a giftEnglish—
- DantaviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DashanaeA modern invented name, likely a combination of the prefix 'Dash-' (possibly inspired by Dasha or Dashawn) and the feminine suffix '-nae' (popular in the late 20th century)Modern coinage—
- DonieshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DwonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeamonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeshonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevaneeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DivanteOf modern coinage, likely a creative variation of names like Devante or Davante, possibly meaning 'from the front' or 'ahead' in Romance languages, but no established meaningModern coinage—
- DanashiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaquawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DoniqueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Donniceof uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Donald or a variant of DeniseEnglish—
- DamontayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarniceProbably a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Darlene and Janice, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- DeontayeModern coined name, possibly a combination of Deon (or a similar name) and the trendy suffix -tayeModern coinage—
- DiontreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeondreaA modern coinage combining the prefix De- and the name Andrea, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- DesmenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DevannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DimetriusOf debated originGreek—
- DamontreA modern coinage combining elements from names like Damon, Andre, or Montre, possibly influenced by the French word 'montrer' (to show) or created for its distinctive soundModern coinage—
- Danialleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarionaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DarshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DeeptiA guiding light or lamp, symbolizing illumination and wisdomSanskrit—
- DelaineeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DoisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DorriA diminutive or variant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'English—
- DamareeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DannielaGod is my judgeEnglish—
- DazhaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DemeriusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Dennardof uncertain originEnglish—
- DragonA mythological creature, typically depicted as a large, fire-breathing reptile, symbolizing power and strengthModern coinage—
- DulaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DarrianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DathaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DavidmichaelA combined name from David (beloved) and Michael (who is like God?)Modern coinage—
- DeontraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Diogenesborn of ZeusGreek—
- Densilof uncertain originEnglish—
- Diontayof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DonnavanUncertainModern coinage—
- DorothyannA combination of the names Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God', and Ann, meaning 'grace'English—
- DorthiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of DorothyModern coinage—
- DamyenVariant spelling of Damian, which is derived from Greek Damianos, believed to mean 'to tame' or 'subdue'Modern coinage—
- DanilynA combination of Dani (from Danielle/Daniel) and Lynn, giving the meaning 'God is my judge' plus 'lake' or 'waterfall'Modern coinage—
- DeericaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the syllable 'Deer' with the fashionable suffix '-icaModern coinage—
- DenessaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DorleenCombination of the names Dora and the suffix -leen (as in Eileen), popular in the early 20th centuryEnglish—
- DailanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DajhaThe name Dajha is considered a modern invented name, likely a creative spelling of Deja, which means "already" in FrenchModern coinage—
- DarlinaCombination of the name Darlene and the suffix -ina, lending a feminine and delicate qualityModern coinage—
- DmaniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DmonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DusanDusan means 'soul' or 'spirit' in Slavic languages, often derived from the word 'duša'Slavic—
- DannettaOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Danny or a variant of DanettaModern coinage—
- DetroitOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DahlOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DeicyLikely a modern English respelling of Daisy, ultimately derived from the flower name, but the exact intent is uncertainModern coinage—
- DelandoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DemitrisA variant of Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter,' the Greek goddess of agricultureGreek—
- DenajaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DinariOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaundreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Detronof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DorlisaOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Dorcas and Lisa or a variant of DarleneEnglish—
- DyllinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DemereOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DewaunThe meaning of Dewaun is uncertainModern coinage—
- DylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaionnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage blending elements of names like Diane, Deanna, and Donna, or a respelling of DeionnaModern coinage—
- DarrionaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- DatronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DonetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DaissyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DanettGod is my judgeEnglish—
- DaquannDaquann is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix Da- and the name Marquan or similarModern coinage—
- Darcellaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Deborhbee (possibly of Hebrew origin, but the spelling is a rare variant)Hebrew—
- DerrianaCombination of Derry (possibly from Irish 'doire' meaning 'oak grove') with the feminine suffix -ana, or a variant of Darian, so 'from Derry'Modern coinage—
- DominieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- DanutaLikely a diminutive of Danuta, itself a Polish variant of Dana, meaning 'given by God' or 'God is my judge', though the etymology is debatedSlavic—
- Davaunof uncertain originModern coinage—
- DrakkarA modern coinage evoking the Viking longship, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- DacieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- DariannUncertain originModern coinage—
- DarlisaThis name is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular names Darla and LisaModern coinage—