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The 2000s

Whose names filled the books of the 2000s - anyone at all, however long dead - counted as mentions per million words printed, so a period that simply published more does not inflate anyone.

Talked about then

Whose names appeared most in Hebrew books during the 2000s, whenever they lived.

  1. 1Reuven Rivlinborn 1939 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians30
  2. 2Ahad Ha'am1856-1927 · 19th century · Russia · Writers13
  3. 3Rav Ashi352-427 · 4th century11
  4. 4Shimon Peres1923-2016 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians9.0
  5. 5Haggaiborn 550 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures9.0
  6. 6Yitzhak Rabin1922-1995 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians8.6
  7. 7Menachem Begin1913-1992 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians8.4
  8. 8Moshe Dayan1915-1981 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians7.8
  9. 9Ariel Sharon1928-2014 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians7.0
  10. 10Paul the Apostle5-66 · 1st century · Turkey · Writers6.9
  11. 11Ehud Barakborn 1942 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians6.0
  12. 12Golda Meir1898-1978 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians5.7
  13. 13Josephus37-100 · 1st century · Writers5.6
  14. 14Benjamin Netanyahuborn 1949 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians5.2
  15. 15Moshe Sharett1894-1965 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians4.6
  16. 16Saadia Gaon882-942 · 10th century · Academics4.6
  17. 17Simeon ben Gamliel IIborn 100 · 2nd century4.4
  18. 18Moses Sofer1762-1839 · 18th century4.3
  19. 19Ehud Olmertborn 1945 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians4.2
  20. 20Nathan the Babylonianborn 101 · 2nd century4.2
  21. 21Sabbatai Zevi1626-1676 · 17th century · Turkey · Religious Figures4.1
  22. 22Johanan ben Zakai50 BC-70 · 1st millennium BC3.9
  23. 23Shimon bar Yochai100-160 · 2nd century3.9
  24. 24Levi Eshkol1895-1969 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians3.9
  25. 25Rabbeinu Tam1100-1171 · 12th century · France · Writers3.5
  26. 26Hai Gaon939-1038 · 10th century · Writers3.4
  27. 27Yitzhak Shamir1915-2012 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians3.3
  28. 28Judah ben Samuel of Regensburg1150-1217 · 12th century · Academics3.2
  29. 29Hayyim ben Joseph Vital1542-1620 · 16th century · Turkey · Musicians3.1
  30. 30Amos Oz1939-2018 · 20th century · Israel · Writers3.0
  31. 31Baal Shem Tov1698-1760 · 18th century2.9
  32. 32Habakkuk626 BC-600 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures2.6
  33. 33Isaac Herzogborn 1960 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians2.5
  34. 34Nachman of Breslov1772-1810 · 19th century · Russia2.4
  35. 35Tzipi Livniborn 1958 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians2.3
  36. 36Yanaiborn 600 · 7th century · Writers2.1
  37. 37Hillel the Elder50 BC-100 · 1st millennium BC1.9
  38. 38Simeon ben Zomadied 200 · 2nd century1.8
  39. 39Samuel ibn Naghrillah993-1055 · 11th century · Writers1.7
  40. 40Chaim Weizmann1874-1952 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians1.3
  41. 41Isaac Abrabanel1437-1508 · 15th century · Academics1.3
  42. 42Hanina ben Dosa40-75 · 1st century1.1
  43. 43Mendele Mocher Sforim1835-1917 · 19th century · Belarus · Writers1.1
  44. 44Shneur Zalman of Liadi1745-1812 · 18th century · Russia · Academics1.0
  45. 45Amram Gaon810-875 · 9th century1.0
  46. 46Judas Maccabeus500 BC-160 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures0.98
  47. 47Jacob Emden1697-1776 · 18th century · Germany0.95
  48. 48Chaim Herzog1918-1997 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians0.93
  49. 49Chaim ibn Attar1696-1743 · 18th century · Morocco0.90
  50. 50Moses ben Jacob Cordovero1522-1570 · 16th century · Turkey · Actors0.88
  51. 51Nathan of Gaza1644-1680 · 17th century · Turkey · Writers0.81
  52. 52Jonathan Eybeschutz1690-1764 · 18th century · Germany0.70
  53. 53Chaim Joseph David Azulai1724-1806 · 18th century · Turkey · Historical Figures0.70
  54. 54Joseph Albo1380-1444 · 15th century · Academics0.68
  55. 55Gaon of Vilnius1720-1797 · 18th century · Russia0.57
  56. 56Gilad Shalitborn 1986 · 21st century · Israel · Writers0.57
  57. 57Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz1505-1576 · 16th century · Turkey · Writers0.56
  58. 58Eliezer ben Hurcanus100-200 · 2nd century0.55
  59. 59Mordecai Yoffe1530-1612 · 16th century · Poland0.55
  60. 60Hasdai Crescas1340-1410 · 14th century · Academics0.53
  61. 61Menaḥem ben Shelomoh Meʾiri1249-1306 · 13th century · France · Musicians0.52
  62. 62Moshe Alshich1508-1593 · 16th century · Turkey0.51
  63. 63Benjamin of Tudela1130-1174 · 12th century · Spain · Historical Figures0.51
  64. 64Baruch Spinoza1632-1677 · 17th century · Netherlands · Academics0.47
  65. 65Isaac ben Moses Arama1420-1494 · 15th century0.45
  66. 66Yehuda Alharizi1165-1225 · 13th century · Writers0.45
  67. 67Solomon Molcho1500-1532 · 16th century · Academics0.43
  68. 68Eleazar ben Arach100-200 · 2nd century0.43
  69. 69Shalom Shabazi1619-1719 · 17th century · Turkey · Writers0.41
  70. 70Menasseh Ben Israel1604-1657 · 17th century · Netherlands · Academics0.41
  71. 71Zerachiah haLevi of Girona1130-1186 · 12th century · France · Writers0.41
  72. 72Isaac the Blind1160-1235 · 12th century · France · Writers0.37
  73. 73Obadiah ben Jacob Sforno1470-1549 · 16th century · Doctors0.36
  74. 74David Grossmanborn 1954 · 20th century · Israel · Writers0.36
  75. 75Mahmoud Darwish1941-2008 · 20th century · Palestine · Writers0.36
  76. 76Azariah dei Rossi1513-1578 · 16th century · Writers0.33
  77. 77Yonah Gerondi1210-1263 · 13th century · Academics0.33
  78. 78Immanuel the Roman1260-1328 · 13th century · Writers0.31
  79. 79Bahya ben Asher1255-1340 · 13th century · Writers0.30
  80. 80Herod Archelaus23 BC-18 · 1st century · Models0.29
  81. 81Abraham bar Hiyya1070-1136 · 12th century · Academics0.27
  82. 82Ishtori Haparchi1280-1337 · 14th century · Scientists0.25
  83. 83Israel ben Moses Najara1555-1628 · 16th century · Turkey · Writers0.24
  84. 84Shmuel Yosef Agnon1887-1970 · 20th century · Germany · Writers0.23
  85. 85Ilan Ramon1954-2003 · 20th century · Israel0.22
  86. 86Joseph Caspi1280-1345 · 14th century · France · Academics0.21
  87. 87Joseph Kimhi1105-1170 · 12th century · France · Writers0.21
  88. 88Moses ben Joshua1300-1362 · 14th century · Academics0.21
  89. 89Etgar Keretborn 1967 · 21st century · Israel · Writers0.21
  90. 90Profiat Duran1350-1415 · 14th century · Musicians0.21
  91. 91Dunash ben Labrat920-990 · 10th century · Morocco · Writers0.20
  92. 92Jedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi1270-1340 · 14th century · France · Academics0.19
  93. 93Rashbam1080-1158 · 12th century0.18
  94. 94Isaac ibn Ezra1114-1158 · 12th century · Spain · Writers0.17
  95. 95Yair Lapidborn 1963 · 20th century · Israel · Politicians0.15
  96. 96Jacob ben Asher1269-1343 · 14th century · Writers0.14
  97. 97Shabbethai Donnoloborn 913 · 10th century · Scientists0.14
  98. 98Joseph Nasi1524-1579 · 16th century · Turkey · Writers0.12
  99. 99Nissim ben Jacob990-1062 · 11th century · Writers0.12
  100. 100Joel Sirkis1561-1640 · 16th century0.12

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 2000s, ranked where coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1Elon Muskborn 1971 · South Africa · Founders1 decades
  2. 2Leonardo DiCaprioborn 1974 · United States · Actors3 decades
  3. 3Justin Trudeauborn 1971 · Canada · Politicians1 decades
  4. 4Melania Trumpborn 1970 · Slovenia · Models1 decades
  5. 5Nicole Kidmanborn 1967 · Australia · Actors3 decades
  6. 6Eminemborn 1972 · United States · Musicians2 decades
  7. 7Zinedine Zidaneborn 1972 · France · Footballers3 decades
  8. 8Christopher Nolanborn 1970 · United Kingdom · Directors2 decades
  9. 9Matt Damonborn 1970 · United States · Actors3 decades
  10. 10Jennifer Lopezborn 1969 · United States · Musicians3 decades
  11. 11Dwayne Johnsonborn 1972 · Canada · Actors1 decades
  12. 12Michael Schumacherborn 1969 · Germany · Athletes3 decades
  13. 13Jennifer Anistonborn 1969 · United States · Actors2 decades
  14. 14Heath Ledger1979-2008 · Australia · Actors2 decades
  15. 15Pamela Andersonborn 1967 · Canada · Actors3 decades
  16. 16Ben Affleckborn 1972 · United States · Actors2 decades
  17. 17Julia Robertsborn 1967 · United States · Actors3 decades
  18. 18Cameron Diazborn 1972 · United States · Actors3 decades
  19. 19Gwyneth Paltrowborn 1972 · United States · Actors3 decades
  20. 20Will Smithborn 1968 · United States · Actors3 decades
  21. 21Jason Stathamborn 1967 · United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  22. 22Mark Carneyborn 1965 · Canada · Politicians1 decades
  23. 23Celine Dionborn 1968 · Canada · Musicians1 decades
  24. 24Winona Ryderborn 1971 · United States · Actors3 decades
  25. 25Adam Sandlerborn 1966 · United States · Actors2 decades
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How to read these rankings

  • Attention, not reputation. A place on these lists reflects the attention a person still draws in the public record. It is not a judgement on the life.
  • Fame in print. The curves show how often a name appeared in the books of each decade from 1800 to 2019, drawn from the Google Books Ngram corpus.
  • Gaps are left as gaps. Where the record is too thin to be fair, we would rather show nothing than guess.