Claim profile
2010–2019

The 2010s

Whose names filled the books of the 2010s — 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 French books during the 2010s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish28,791German4,196French3,978Italian2,087Spanish1,640Russian894Chinese282Hebrew140
  1. 1VoltaireVoltaire1694–1778 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers13
  2. 2Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV of France1638–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures10
  3. 3MolièreMolière1622–1673 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers7.5
  4. 4Victor HugoVictor Hugo1802–1885 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers6.5
  5. 5Nicolas SarkozyNicolas Sarkozyborn 1955 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians5.2
  6. 6François MitterrandFrançois Mitterrand1916–1996 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians4.9
  7. 7MontesquieuMontesquieu1689–1755 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics4.6
  8. 8Louis XVI of FranceLouis XVI of France1754–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures4.3
  9. 9Louis XV of FranceLouis XV of France1710–1774 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures4.2
  10. 10StendhalStendhal1783–1842 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers4.0
  11. 11Jacques ChiracJacques Chirac1932–2019 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians3.5
  12. 12Joan of ArcJoan of Arc1412–1431 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France3.1
  13. 13Napoleon IIINapoleon III1808–1873 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians3.1
  14. 14François HollandeFrançois Hollandeborn 1954 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.9
  15. 15Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette1755–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2.0
  16. 16George SandGeorge Sand1804–1876 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.0
  17. 17Jules VerneJules Verne1828–1905 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.0
  18. 18Marcel ProustMarcel Proust1871–1922 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.0
  19. 19Alexandre DumasAlexandre Dumas1802–1870 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.0
  20. 20Alexandre Dumas filsAlexandre Dumas fils1824–1895 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.0
  21. 21Charles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle1890–1970 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.9
  22. 22Louis XVIII of FranceLouis XVIII of France1755–1824 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.8
  23. 23Michel FoucaultMichel Foucault1926–1984 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.8
  24. 24Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorCharles V, Holy Roman Emperor1500–1558 · 16th century · Historical Figures1.8
  25. 25Henry II of FranceHenry II of France1519–1559 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.8
  26. 26HIHenry II, Count of Euborn 1160 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France1.8
  27. 27Georges PompidouGeorges Pompidou1911–1974 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.7
  28. 28Pierre BourdieuPierre Bourdieu1930–2002 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.5
  29. 29François FénelonFrançois Fénelon1651–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.5
  30. 30Émile ZolaÉmile Zola1840–1902 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.5
  31. 31Pierre de MarivauxPierre de Marivaux1688–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.4
  32. 32Jean-Jacques RousseauJean-Jacques Rousseau1712–1778 · 18th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics1.4
  33. 33Benjamin ConstantBenjamin Constant1767–1830 · 19th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Politicians1.4
  34. 34Roland BarthesRoland Barthes1915–1980 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.3
  35. 35Gustave FlaubertGustave Flaubert1821–1880 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.3
  36. 36Alfred de MussetAlfred de Musset1810–1857 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.2
  37. 37Simone de BeauvoirSimone de Beauvoir1908–1986 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.2
  38. 38Valéry Giscard d'EstaingValéry Giscard d'Estaing1926–2020 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.2
  39. 39Jules FerryJules Ferry1832–1893 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.2
  40. 40Charles X of FranceCharles X of France1757–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.2
  41. 41André MalrauxAndré Malraux1901–1976 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.2
  42. 42Léon BlumLéon Blum1872–1950 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.2
  43. 43Marine Le PenMarine Le Penborn 1968 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.1
  44. 44Paul ValéryPaul Valéry1871–1945 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.1
  45. 45Albert CamusAlbert Camus1913–1960 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.1
  46. 46André GideAndré Gide1869–1951 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.0
  47. 47Jean-Paul SartreJean-Paul Sartre1905–1980 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.0
  48. 48Lionel JospinLionel Jospin1937–2026 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.0
  49. 49Honoré de BalzacHonoré de Balzac1799–1850 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.0
  50. 50André BretonAndré Breton1896–1966 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.0
  51. 51Marguerite DurasMarguerite Duras1914–1996 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.0
  52. 52Paul RicœurPaul Ricœur1913–2005 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.00
  53. 53Le CorbusierLe Corbusier1887–1965 · 20th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Architects0.97
  54. 54HergéHergé1907–1983 · 20th century · Writers0.96
  55. 55Laurent GbagboLaurent Gbagboborn 1945 · 20th century · Politicians0.96
  56. 56Ségolène RoyalSégolène Royalborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.94
  57. 57Louis XII of FranceLouis XII of France1462–1515 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.94
  58. 58François FillonFrançois Fillonborn 1954 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.90
  59. 59Romain RollandRomain Rolland1866–1944 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.90
  60. 60AdunisAdunisborn 1930 · 20th century · Writers0.90
  61. 61Charles BaudelaireCharles Baudelaire1821–1867 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.89
  62. 62François MauriacFrançois Mauriac1885–1970 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.88
  63. 63Théophile GautierThéophile Gautier1811–1872 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.86
  64. 64Aimé CésaireAimé Césaire1913–2008 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.85
  65. 65Jean JaurèsJean Jaurès1859–1914 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.84
  66. 66Auguste ComteAuguste Comte1798–1857 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.84
  67. 67Anatole FranceAnatole France1844–1924 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.83
  68. 68Raymond AronRaymond Aron1905–1983 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.80
  69. 69Jacques LacanJacques Lacan1901–1981 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.80
  70. 70Guy de MaupassantGuy de Maupassant1850–1893 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.77
  71. 71Gilles DeleuzeGilles Deleuze1925–1995 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.77
  72. 72Alain JuppéAlain Juppéborn 1945 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.77
  73. 73Jean CocteauJean Cocteau1889–1963 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.76
  74. 74Jacques DerridaJacques Derrida1930–2004 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.75
  75. 75Claude Lévi-StraussClaude Lévi-Strauss1908–2009 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.74
  76. 76Arthur RimbaudArthur Rimbaud1854–1891 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.72
  77. 77Marie de' MediciMarie de' Medici1575–1642 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.72
  78. 78Pierre CorneillePierre Corneille1606–1684 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.71
  79. 79Simone WeilSimone Weil1909–1943 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.71
  80. 80Jean-Marie Le PenJean-Marie Le Pen1928–2025 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.68
  81. 81Claude SimonClaude Simon1913–2005 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.67
  82. 82Philip V of SpainPhilip V of Spain1683–1746 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.67
  83. 83Jean MonnetJean Monnet1888–1979 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.66
  84. 84Claude BernardClaude Bernard1813–1878 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.66
  85. 85Johnny HallydayJohnny Hallyday1943–2017 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.65
  86. 86NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.65
  87. 87Jacques BrelJacques Brel1929–1978 · 20th century · Musicians0.63
  88. 88NostradamusNostradamus1503–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.63
  89. 89Francis de SalesFrancis de Sales1567–1622 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.62
  90. 90Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul1581–1660 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.62
  91. 91Blaise PascalBlaise Pascal1623–1662 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.61
  92. 92Paul ClaudelPaul Claudel1868–1955 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.60
  93. 93Dominique de VillepinDominique de Villepinborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.59
  94. 94Laurent FabiusLaurent Fabiusborn 1946 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.58
  95. 95Paul VerlainePaul Verlaine1844–1896 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.57
  96. 96René DescartesRené Descartes1596–1650 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.56
  97. 97Marcel MaussMarcel Mauss1872–1950 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.55
  98. 98Francis II of FranceFrancis II of France1544–1560 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.55
  99. 99Léopold Sédar SenghorLéopold Sédar Senghor1906–2001 · 20th century · Politicians0.55
  100. 100Pierre LavalPierre Laval1883–1945 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.53

Most read

Who people actually looked up in the 2010s, across the Wikipedia editions we measure (2015–2019 only — readership is measured from July 2015).

  1. 1Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldoborn 1985 · 21st century · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Footballers24.3M
  2. 2Donald TrumpDonald Trumpborn 1946 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22.8M
  3. 3Lionel MessiLionel Messiborn 1987 · 21st century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Footballers22.4M
  4. 4Vladimir PutinVladimir Putinborn 1952 · 20th century · Politicians22.1M
  5. 5Pablo EscobarPablo Escobar1949–1993 · 20th century · Politicians21.3M
  6. 6Frida KahloFrida Kahlo1907–1954 · 20th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Artists17.1M
  7. 7Elizabeth IIElizabeth II1926–2022 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures16.7M
  8. 8Simón BolívarSimón Bolívar1783–1830 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians15.7M
  9. 9Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler1889–1945 · 20th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Politicians15.4M
  10. 10Joseph StalinJoseph Stalin1878–1953 · 20th century · Politicians13.4M
  11. 11Freddie MercuryFreddie Mercury1946–1991 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians13.3M
  12. 12Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus1451–1506 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures12.8M
  13. 13Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking1942–2018 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists12M
  14. 14Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioborn 1974 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors11.6M
  15. 15Alexander PushkinAlexander Pushkin1799–1837 · 19th century · Writers11.2M
  16. 16Vladimir LeninVladimir Lenin1870–1924 · 20th century · Politicians11.2M
  17. 17Angela MerkelAngela Merkelborn 1954 · 20th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians11.1M
  18. 18ShakiraShakiraborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians11M
  19. 19NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures10.8M
  20. 20Xi JinpingXi Jinpingborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians10.5M
  21. 21Gabriel García MárquezGabriel García Márquez1927–2014 · 20th century · Writers10.3M
  22. 22Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso1881–1973 · 20th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists10.3M
  23. 23Alla PugachevaAlla Pugachevaborn 1949 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Musicians10.2M
  24. 24Michael JacksonMichael Jackson1958–2009 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians10.2M
  25. 25Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein1879–1955 · 20th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists10.2M
  26. 26Rafael NadalRafael Nadalborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Tennis Players10M
  27. 27Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappéborn 1998 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers9.7M
  28. 28Peter the GreatPeter the Great1672–1725 · 18th century · Politicians9.6M
  29. 29Roger FedererRoger Federerborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Tennis Players9.5M
  30. 30Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV of France1638–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures9.5M
  31. 31Bud SpencerBud Spencer1929–2016 · 20th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Actors9.4M
  32. 32Antoine GriezmannAntoine Griezmannborn 1991 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers9.1M
  33. 33Terence HillTerence Hillborn 1939 · 20th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Actors9.1M
  34. 34Barack ObamaBarack Obamaborn 1961 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians9M
  35. 35NeymarNeymarborn 1992 · 21st century · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Footballers8.9M
  36. 36José de San MartínJosé de San Martín1778–1850 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians8.9M
  37. 37Dwayne JohnsonDwayne Johnsonborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors8.8M
  38. 38Victor HugoVictor Hugo1802–1885 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers8.8M
  39. 39Volodymyr ZelenskyVolodymyr Zelenskyborn 1978 · 21st century · Politicians8.6M
  40. 40Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidaneborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers8.6M
  41. 41Nicholas II of RussiaNicholas II of Russia1868–1918 · 20th century · Historical Figures8.5M
  42. 42Johnny DeppJohnny Deppborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors8.5M
  43. 43Sylvester StalloneSylvester Stalloneborn 1946 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors8.4M
  44. 44Miguel de CervantesMiguel de Cervantes1547–1616 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers8.3M
  45. 45Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzeneggerborn 1947 · 20th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Actors8.2M
  46. 46Elon MuskElon Muskborn 1971 · 21st century · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Founders8.2M
  47. 47EminemEminemborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians8.1M
  48. 48Ariana GrandeAriana Grandeborn 1993 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians8.1M
  49. 49Pope FrancisPope Francis1936–2025 · 20th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Writersnot measured8M
  50. 50Khabib NurmagomedovKhabib Nurmagomedovborn 1988 · 21st century · Actorsnot measured8M
  51. 51Charles MansonCharles Manson1934–2017 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians7.9M
  52. 52Quentin TarantinoQuentin Tarantinoborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Directors7.9M
  53. 53Fidel CastroFidel Castro1926–2016 · 20th century · Politicians7.9M
  54. 54Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart1756–1791 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Musicians7.9M
  55. 55Zlatan IbrahimovićZlatan Ibrahimovićborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Footballers7.9M
  56. 56Ivan the TerribleIvan the Terrible1530–1584 · 16th century · Politicians7.9M
  57. 57David BowieDavid Bowie1947–2016 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians7.7M
  58. 58Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrenceborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors7.6M
  59. 59Emilia ClarkeEmilia Clarkeborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors7.4M
  60. 60Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci1452–1519 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists7.4M
  61. 61Emma WatsonEmma Watsonborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Models7.4M
  62. 62Jacques ChiracJacques Chirac1932–2019 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians7.4M
  63. 63Tom CruiseTom Cruiseborn 1962 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors7.3M
  64. 64Che GuevaraChe Guevara1928–1967 · 20th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Activists7.3M
  65. 65Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela1918–2013 · 20th century · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Politicians7.3M
  66. 66Elvis PresleyElvis Presley1935–1977 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians7.2M
  67. 67Yuri GagarinYuri Gagarin1934–1968 · 20th century · Politicians7.2M
  68. 68Leo TolstoyLeo Tolstoy1828–1910 · 19th century · Writers7.2M
  69. 69Francisco FrancoFrancisco Franco1892–1975 · 20th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians7.2M
  70. 70Benito JuárezBenito Juárez1806–1872 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians7.2M
  71. 71Mikhail GorbachevMikhail Gorbachev1931–2022 · 20th century · Politicians7.1M
  72. 72Kim KardashianKim Kardashianborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors7M
  73. 73RonaldinhoRonaldinhoborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Footballers7M
  74. 74Gianluigi BuffonGianluigi Buffonborn 1978 · 21st century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Footballers7M
  75. 75Viktor TsoiViktor Tsoi1962–1990 · 20th century · Musicians6.9M
  76. 76Clint EastwoodClint Eastwoodborn 1930 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.9M
  77. 77Meghan, Duchess of SussexMeghan, Duchess of Sussexborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actorsnot measured6.9M
  78. 78Bradley CooperBradley Cooperborn 1975 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.8M
  79. 79Lady GagaLady Gagaborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians6.8M
  80. 80Romy SchneiderRomy Schneider1938–1982 · 20th century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors6.8M
  81. 81Martin LutherMartin Luther1483–1546 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures6.8M
  82. 82Brad PittBrad Pittborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.8M
  83. 83Keanu ReevesKeanu Reevesborn 1964 · 20th century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors6.8M
  84. 84Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh1921–2021 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.8M
  85. 85Michael SchumacherMichael Schumacherborn 1969 · 21st century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Athletes6.7M
  86. 86Leon TrotskyLeon Trotsky1879–1940 · 20th century · Activists6.7M
  87. 87Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur1971–1996 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians6.7M
  88. 88Steve JobsSteve Jobs1955–2011 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders6.7M
  89. 89Scarlett JohanssonScarlett Johanssonborn 1984 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.6M
  90. 90Jason StathamJason Stathamborn 1967 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors6.6M
  91. 91Natalie PortmanNatalie Portmanborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.6M
  92. 92Heath LedgerHeath Ledger1979–2008 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors6.5M
  93. 93Ed SheeranEd Sheeranborn 1991 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians6.5M
  94. 94VoltaireVoltaire1694–1778 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers6.5M
  95. 95Will SmithWill Smithborn 1968 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors6.4M
  96. 96Nikolai GogolNikolai Gogol1809–1852 · 19th century · Writers6.4M
  97. 97MolièreMolière1622–1673 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers6.4M
  98. 98Niki LaudaNiki Lauda1949–2019 · 20th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Athletes6.4M
  99. 99Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria1819–1901 · 19th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figuresnot measured6.3M

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 2010s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1ShakiraShakiraborn 1977 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians3 decades
  2. 2Volodymyr ZelenskyVolodymyr Zelenskyborn 1978 · Politicians0 decades
  3. 3Scarlett JohanssonScarlett Johanssonborn 1984 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  4. 4Giorgia MeloniGiorgia Meloniborn 1977 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians2 decades
  5. 5Natalie PortmanNatalie Portmanborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  6. 6Angelina JolieAngelina Jolieborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  7. 7RonaldoRonaldoborn 1976 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Footballersnot measured—
  8. 8RonaldinhoRonaldinhoborn 1980 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Footballers3 decades
  9. 9Roger FedererRoger Federerborn 1981 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Tennis Players2 decades
  10. 10J. D. VanceJ. D. Vanceborn 1984 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politiciansnot measured—
  11. 11Alexei NavalnyAlexei Navalny1976–2024 · Politicians1 decades
  12. 12Zlatan IbrahimovićZlatan Ibrahimovićborn 1981 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Footballers0 decades
  13. 13Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse1983–2011 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians1 decades
  14. 14Charlize TheronCharlize Theronborn 1975 · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Actors2 decades
  15. 15Katy PerryKaty Perryborn 1984 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians1 decades
  16. 16Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerbergborn 1984 · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders1 decades
  17. 17Kim Jong-unKim Jong-unborn 1984 · Politicians1 decades
  18. 18David BeckhamDavid Beckhamborn 1975 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Footballers2 decades
  19. 19BeyoncéBeyoncéborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians2 decades
  20. 20Fernando AlonsoFernando Alonsoborn 1981 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Athletes4 decades
  21. 21Bradley CooperBradley Cooperborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  22. 22Kate WinsletKate Winsletborn 1975 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors3 decades
  23. 23Kim KardashianKim Kardashianborn 1980 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  24. 24Serena WilliamsSerena Williamsborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Tennis Players2 decades
  25. 25Thierry HenryThierry Henryborn 1977 · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers2 decades
  26. 26LeBron JamesLeBron Jamesborn 1984 · 🇺🇸 United States · Basketball Players2 decades
  27. 27Chester BenningtonChester Bennington1976–2017 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians0 decades
  28. 28AviciiAvicii1989–2018 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Musicians0 decades
  29. 29Marion CotillardMarion Cotillardborn 1975 · 🇫🇷 France · Actors2 decades
  30. 30Gianluigi BuffonGianluigi Buffonborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Footballers2 decades
  31. 31Britney SpearsBritney Spearsborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians2 decades
  32. 32Xabi AlonsoXabi Alonsoborn 1981 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers1 decades
  33. 33Emily BluntEmily Bluntborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  34. 34Ryan GoslingRyan Goslingborn 1980 · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors1 decades
  35. 35Kanye WestKanye Westborn 1977 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians2 decades
  36. 36Ramzan KadyrovRamzan Kadyrovborn 1976 · Politicians2 decades
  37. 37Chris PrattChris Prattborn 1979 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors0 decades
  38. 38Cillian MurphyCillian Murphyborn 1976 · Actors0 decades
  39. 39Jessica AlbaJessica Albaborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  40. 40Mila KunisMila Kunisborn 1983 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors0 decades
  41. 41Meghan, Duchess of SussexMeghan, Duchess of Sussexborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actorsnot measured—
  42. 42Tom HardyTom Hardyborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  43. 43Pavel DurovPavel Durovborn 1984 · Founders1 decades
  44. 44John CenaJohn Cenaborn 1977 · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes1 decades
  45. 45Nayib BukeleNayib Bukeleborn 1981 · Politiciansnot measured—
  46. 46Edward SnowdenEdward Snowdenborn 1983 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  47. 47Enrique IglesiasEnrique Iglesiasborn 1975 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians5 decades
  48. 48Francesco TottiFrancesco Tottiborn 1976 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Footballers2 decades
  49. 49Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynoldsborn 1976 · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors1 decades
  50. 50Kirsten DunstKirsten Dunstborn 1982 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  51. 51Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworthborn 1983 · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors1 decades
  52. 52Eva GreenEva Greenborn 1980 · 🇫🇷 France · Actors2 decades
  53. 53Prince William, Duke of CambridgePrince William, Duke of Cambridgeborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures0 decades
  54. 54Kobe BryantKobe Bryant1978–2020 · 🇺🇸 United States · Basketball Players2 decades
  55. 55Jake GyllenhaalJake Gyllenhaalborn 1980 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  56. 56Orlando BloomOrlando Bloomborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  57. 57Miroslav KloseMiroslav Kloseborn 1978 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Footballers2 decades
  58. 58Henry CavillHenry Cavillborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  59. 59Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoonborn 1976 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  60. 60Ivanka TrumpIvanka Trumpborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Models1 decades
  61. 61Catherine, Duchess of CambridgeCatherine, Duchess of Cambridgeborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  62. 62Diane KrugerDiane Krugerborn 1976 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Actors0 decades
  63. 63Zoe SaldañaZoe Saldañaborn 1978 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actorsnot measured—
  64. 64Franck RibéryFranck Ribéryborn 1983 · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers2 decades
  65. 65Samuel Eto'oSamuel Eto'oborn 1981 · Footballers2 decades
  66. 6650 Cent50 Centborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musiciansnot measured—
  67. 67Rami MalekRami Malekborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors0 decades
  68. 68Avril LavigneAvril Lavigneborn 1984 · 🇨🇦 Canada · Musicians2 decades
  69. 69Milla JovovichMilla Jovovichborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors0 decades
  70. 70Macaulay CulkinMacaulay Culkinborn 1980 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  71. 71Jason MomoaJason Momoaborn 1979 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors0 decades
  72. 72Andrew GarfieldAndrew Garfieldborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  73. 73Chris EvansChris Evansborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors3 decades
  74. 74Anders Behring BreivikAnders Behring Breivikborn 1979 · 🇳🇴 Norway · Founders1 decades
  75. 75Iker CasillasIker Casillasborn 1981 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers1 decades
  76. 76Ahmed al-SharaaAhmed al-Sharaaborn 1982 · Politiciansnot measured—
  77. 77Andrea PirloAndrea Pirloborn 1979 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Footballers1 decades
  78. 78Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatchborn 1976 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  79. 79Andrés IniestaAndrés Iniestaborn 1984 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers1 decades
  80. 80Bastian SchweinsteigerBastian Schweinsteigerborn 1984 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Footballers2 decades
  81. 81Kate HudsonKate Hudsonborn 1979 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  82. 82Didier DrogbaDidier Drogbaborn 1978 · Footballers2 decades
  83. 83Prince Harry, Duke of SussexPrince Harry, Duke of Sussexborn 1984 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Business Professionalsnot measured—
  84. 84Venus WilliamsVenus Williamsborn 1980 · 🇺🇸 United States · Tennis Players2 decades
  85. 85Eva LongoriaEva Longoriaborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  86. 86Rachel McAdamsRachel McAdamsborn 1978 · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors0 decades
  87. 87Rosamund PikeRosamund Pikeborn 1979 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  88. 88Drew BarrymoreDrew Barrymoreborn 1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors3 decades
  89. 89Pedro PascalPedro Pascalborn 1975 · Actors0 decades
  90. 90Justin TimberlakeJustin Timberlakeborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians2 decades
  91. 91Paris HiltonParis Hiltonborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors2 decades
  92. 92Nicki MinajNicki Minajborn 1982 · Musicians1 decades
  93. 93Xavi HernándezXavi Hernándezborn 1980 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers1 decades
  94. 94Anna KournikovaAnna Kournikovaborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Tennis Players1 decades
  95. 95Elijah WoodElijah Woodborn 1981 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  96. 96Fernando TorresFernando Torresborn 1984 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers4 decades
  97. 97Liv TylerLiv Tylerborn 1977 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1 decades
  98. 98Andrey ArshavinAndrey Arshavinborn 1981 · Footballers2 decades
  99. 99Colin FarrellColin Farrellborn 1976 · Actors2 decades
  100. 100RaúlRaúlborn 1977 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Footballers0 decades

How this is measured

  • Placing people in time. Each person belongs to the century in which they were most active — around age 35, and never after their death.
  • Who ranks highest. Within a century, people are ranked where two independent signals agree: how many of the world’s Wikipedia language editions cover them, and how many people actually read about them. Article counts alone can be lifted by a person’s own circle; readers cannot.
  • Fame in print. The curves count how often a name appears in Google Books from 1800 to 2019, as a share of all the words printed each year, in the person’s own language wherever that corpus exists. Those decades are over, so each measurement is made once and kept.
  • What is left out. A lifetime is measured only from 1820, when there is enough print to judge; the five years after a death are skipped as obituaries; and a name shared with someone equally notable is credited to neither.