Letter D Boy Baby Names 2026
Daniel, David, and Dylan: Leading D-initial boy names.
| Name | Number of Births |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 8,085 |
| David | 6,794 |
| Dylan | 6,208 |
| Dominic | 3,277 |
| Damian | 3,213 |
| Dean | 2,876 |
| Declan | 2,570 |
| Dawson | 2,487 |
| Diego | 2,351 |
| Dallas | 1,475 |
| Derek | 1,191 |
| Dante | 1,104 |
| Dakota | 1,074 |
| Dariel | 1,043 |
| Damien | 935 |
| Desmond | 839 |
| Daxton | 834 |
| Dalton | 699 |
| Donovan | 609 |
| Damon | 604 |
| Denver | 578 |
| Dorian | 557 |
| Devin | 548 |
| Drew | 541 |
| Deacon | 529 |
| Dominick | 448 |
| Danny | 445 |
| Davis | 409 |
| Dereck | 396 |
| Donald | 395 |
| Dax | 393 |
| Dexter | 393 |
| Duke | 390 |
| Dennis | 381 |
| Dustin | 365 |
| Dario | 339 |
| Dutton | 327 |
| Darius | 322 |
| Dilan | 309 |
| Douglas | 308 |
| Dane | 301 |
| Drake | 299 |
| Dakari | 295 |
| Derrick | 288 |
| Denim | 271 |
| Darian | 254 |
| Dillon | 253 |
| Damari | 243 |
| Darwin | 241 |
| Damir | 233 |
In 2025, Daniel stands out as the most popular boy baby name beginning with D in the United States, with a significant 8,085 births, closely followed by the enduring classic David with 6,794 and the modern favorite Dylan at 6,208. Other top contenders include Dominic and Damian, both registering over 3,200 births, showcasing a blend of traditional and contemporary choices among parents. While names like Dean, Declan, and Dawson also appear frequently, the data clearly indicates a strong preference for Daniel, David, and Dylan, solidifying their positions as the leading D-initial names for baby boys.
Data Source: USA Social Security Administration