Authors born in 1971
- David Louis Edelman Novelist, 1971
- David McCandless Journalist, 1971
- David Ramsey Actor, 1971
- David Tennant Actor, 1971
- David Wallace Crowder Singer, 1971
- David Walliams Actor, 1971
- David Wellington Science Writer, 1971
- David Whyte Football Player, 1971
- Decca Aitkenhead Journalist, 1971
- Denise Richards Television Actor, 1971
- DeObia Oparei Actor, 1971
- Dido Singer-Songwriter, 1971
- Dido Armstrong Singer-Songwriter, 1971
- Dolly Wells Actress, 1971
- Dolores O'Riordan Singer, 1971
- Donald Miller Author, 1971
- Donna Lynne Champlin Actress, 1971
- Douglas Brunt Novelist, 1971
- Duncan Jones Film Director, 1971
- Dylan Moran Comedian, 1971
- Ed Kowalczyk Musician, 1971
- Eddie Charles Jones Athlete, 1971
- Eddy Sims Athlete, 1971
- Edward Kitsis 1971
- Ekaterina Gordeeva Athlete, 1971
- Elif Safak Author, 1971
- Elinor Carucci Photographer, 1971
- Elisabeth Eaves Author, 1971
- Elizabeth Bear Author, 1971
- Elon Musk Businessman, 1971
- Emily J. Miller Strategist, 1971
- Emily Mortimer Actress, 1971
- Emma Thomas Producer, 1971
- Emmanuel Lewis 1971
- Eric Garcetti Politician, 1971
- Eric Jacobson Puppeteer, 1971
- Eric Mabius Actor, 1971
- Eric Mangini American Football Manager, 1971
- Eric Nies Model, 1971
- Eric Stonestreet Actor, 1971