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 Hebrew books during the 2010s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish28,791German4,196French3,978Italian2,087Spanish1,640Russian894Chinese282Hebrew140
  1. 1HaggaiHaggaiborn 550 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures9.5
  2. 2Rav AshiRav Ashi352–427 · 4th century8.5
  3. 3Paul the ApostlePaul the Apostle5–66 · 1st century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers6.7
  4. 4Ahad Ha'amAhad Ha'am1856–1927 · 19th century · Writers6.6
  5. 5Shimon bar YochaiShimon bar Yochai100–160 · 2nd century6.4
  6. 6Hayyim ben Joseph VitalHayyim ben Joseph Vital1542–1620 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Musicians5.9
  7. 7Hai GaonHai Gaon939–1038 · 10th century · Writers5.6
  8. 8Shimon PeresShimon Peres1923–2016 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians5.4
  9. 9SBSimeon ben Gamliel IIborn 100 · 2nd century4.9
  10. 10Johanan ben ZakaiJohanan ben Zakai50 BC–70 · 1st millennium BC4.8
  11. 11HabakkukHabakkuk626 BC–600 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures4.2
  12. 12Baal Shem TovBaal Shem Tov1698–1760 · 18th century4.1
  13. 13Nachman of BreslovNachman of Breslov1772–1810 · 19th century3.7
  14. 14Menachem BeginMenachem Begin1913–1992 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.7
  15. 15Moshe DayanMoshe Dayan1915–1981 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.6
  16. 16Moses SoferMoses Sofer1762–1839 · 18th century3.5
  17. 17Saadia GaonSaadia Gaon882–942 · 10th century · Academics3.3
  18. 18NTNathan the Babylonianborn 101 · 2nd century3.2
  19. 19Yitzhak RabinYitzhak Rabin1922–1995 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.2
  20. 20JosephusJosephus37–100 · 1st century · Writers2.8
  21. 21Gilad ShalitGilad Shalitborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers2.5
  22. 22Levi EshkolLevi Eshkol1895–1969 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians2.3
  23. 23SBSimeon ben Zomadied 200 · 2nd century2.2
  24. 24Golda MeirGolda Meir1898–1978 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians2.1
  25. 25Rabbeinu TamRabbeinu Tam1100–1171 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.9
  26. 26Ariel SharonAriel Sharon1928–2014 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.7
  27. 27JBJudah ben Samuel of Regensburg1150–1217 · 12th century · Academics1.7
  28. 28Chaim WeizmannChaim Weizmann1874–1952 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.6
  29. 29Amram GaonAmram Gaon810–875 · 9th century1.6
  30. 30Isaac the BlindIsaac the Blind1160–1235 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.6
  31. 31Ehud OlmertEhud Olmertborn 1945 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.6
  32. 32Moshe SharettMoshe Sharett1894–1965 · 20th century · Politicians1.6
  33. 33Herod ArchelausHerod Archelaus23 BC–18 · 1st century · Models1.3
  34. 34Sabbatai ZeviSabbatai Zevi1626–1676 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Religious Figures1.2
  35. 35Amos OzAmos Oz1939–2018 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers1.2
  36. 36Hillel the ElderHillel the Elder50 BC–100 · 1st millennium BC1.1
  37. 37Ehud BarakEhud Barakborn 1942 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.1
  38. 38Yitzhak ShamirYitzhak Shamir1915–2012 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.97
  39. 39Mendele Mocher SforimMendele Mocher Sforim1835–1917 · 19th century · Writers0.96
  40. 40Benjamin NetanyahuBenjamin Netanyahuborn 1949 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.93
  41. 41Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza1632–1677 · 17th century · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Academics0.91
  42. 42YYanaiborn 600 · 7th century · Writers0.85
  43. 43IBIsrael ben Moses Najara1555–1628 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.82
  44. 44Isaac AbrabanelIsaac Abrabanel1437–1508 · 15th century · Academics0.76
  45. 45Tzipi LivniTzipi Livniborn 1958 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.71
  46. 46Moses ben Jacob CordoveroMoses ben Jacob Cordovero1522–1570 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Actors0.69
  47. 47Chaim HerzogChaim Herzog1918–1997 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.66
  48. 48Jacob EmdenJacob Emden1697–1776 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.65
  49. 49Shneur Zalman of LiadiShneur Zalman of Liadi1745–1812 · 18th century · Academics0.63
  50. 50SISamuel ibn Naghrillah993–1055 · 11th century · Writers0.59
  51. 51Shalom ShabaziShalom Shabazi1619–1719 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.55
  52. 52NBNissim ben Jacob990–1062 · 11th century · Writers0.53
  53. 53JKJoseph Kimhi1105–1170 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.53
  54. 54Hasdai CrescasHasdai Crescas1340–1410 · 14th century · Academics0.52
  55. 55EBEleazar ben Arach100–200 · 2nd century0.50
  56. 56Jonathan EybeschutzJonathan Eybeschutz1690–1764 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.47
  57. 57Nathan of GazaNathan of Gaza1644–1680 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.44
  58. 58Yonah GerondiYonah Gerondi1210–1263 · 13th century · Academics0.41
  59. 59Gaon of VilniusGaon of Vilnius1720–1797 · 18th century0.41
  60. 60BBBahya ben Asher1255–1340 · 13th century · Writers0.40
  61. 61Joseph AlboJoseph Albo1380–1444 · 15th century · Academics0.39
  62. 62Chaim Joseph David AzulaiChaim Joseph David Azulai1724–1806 · 18th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0.38
  63. 63JIJonah ibn Janah990–1050 · 11th century · Academics0.36
  64. 64HBHanina ben Dosa40–75 · 1st century0.35
  65. 65Solomon MolchoSolomon Molcho1500–1532 · 16th century · Academics0.35
  66. 66Judas MaccabeusJudas Maccabeus500 BC–160 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures0.34
  67. 67OBObadiah ben Jacob Sforno1470–1549 · 16th century · Doctors0.34
  68. 68Benjamin of TudelaBenjamin of Tudela1130–1174 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.34
  69. 69ZHZerachiah haLevi of Girona1130–1186 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.33
  70. 70Isaac HerzogIsaac Herzogborn 1960 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.33
  71. 71Shlomo Halevi AlkabetzShlomo Halevi Alkabetz1505–1576 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.28
  72. 72Yehuda AlhariziYehuda Alharizi1165–1225 · 13th century · Writers0.27
  73. 73Dunash ben LabratDunash ben Labrat920–990 · 10th century · Writers0.26
  74. 74Chaim ibn AttarChaim ibn Attar1696–1743 · 18th century0.26
  75. 75Eleazar ben KillirEleazar ben Killir600–700 · 7th century · Writers0.26
  76. 76EBEliezer ben Hurcanus100–200 · 2nd century0.25
  77. 77Moshe AlshichMoshe Alshich1508–1593 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey0.23
  78. 78Immanuel the RomanImmanuel the Roman1260–1328 · 13th century · Writers0.22
  79. 79Elia del MedigoElia del Medigo1458–1497 · 15th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Academics0.22
  80. 80Yair LapidYair Lapidborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.21
  81. 81Menaḥem ben Shelomoh MeʾiriMenaḥem ben Shelomoh Meʾiri1249–1306 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.20
  82. 82RRashbam1080–1158 · 12th century0.17
  83. 83Ishtori HaparchiIshtori Haparchi1280–1337 · 14th century · Scientists0.16
  84. 84JBJedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi1270–1340 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.15
  85. 85PDProfiat Duran1350–1415 · 14th century · Musicians0.14
  86. 86IBIsaac ben Moses Arama1420–1494 · 15th century0.14
  87. 87Daniel KahnemanDaniel Kahneman1934–2024 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Academics0.14
  88. 88MYMordecai Yoffe1530–1612 · 16th century0.13
  89. 89Azariah dei RossiAzariah dei Rossi1513–1578 · 16th century · Writers0.13
  90. 90Judah ben David HayyujJudah ben David Hayyuj945–1000 · 10th century · Writers0.11
  91. 91Reuven RivlinReuven Rivlinborn 1939 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.10
  92. 92Ilan RamonIlan Ramon1954–2003 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel0.10
  93. 93Shabbethai DonnoloShabbethai Donnoloborn 913 · 10th century · Scientists0.09
  94. 94Menasseh Ben IsraelMenasseh Ben Israel1604–1657 · 17th century · Academics0.09
  95. 95CBChananel ben Chushiel990–1053 · 11th century · Actors0.08
  96. 96Abraham bar HiyyaAbraham bar Hiyya1070–1136 · 12th century · Academics0.07
  97. 97Shmuel Yosef AgnonShmuel Yosef Agnon1887–1970 · 20th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers0.07
  98. 98Jacob ben AsherJacob ben Asher1269–1343 · 14th century · Writers0.07
  99. 99IIIsaac ibn Ezra1114–1158 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.07
  100. 100SEShlomo Ephraim Luntschitz1550–1619 · 16th century · Writers0.06

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.