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 Chinese books during the 2010s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish28,791German4,196French3,978Italian2,087Spanish1,640Russian894Chinese282Hebrew140
  1. 1Mao ZedongMao Zedong1893–1976 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians103
  2. 2Deng XiaopingDeng Xiaoping1909–1997 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians35
  3. 3Lu XunLu Xun1881–1936 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers27
  4. 4ConfuciusConfucius551 BC–479 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇨🇳 China · Academics26
  5. 5Hu JintaoHu Jintaoborn 1942 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians25
  6. 6Xi JinpingXi Jinpingborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians24
  7. 7Chen Shui-bianChen Shui-bianborn 1950 · 20th century · Politicians21
  8. 8Zhou EnlaiZhou Enlai1898–1976 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians20
  9. 9Sun Yat-senSun Yat-sen1866–1925 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians20
  10. 10LaoziLaozi579 BC–500 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics17
  11. 11Lee Kuan YewLee Kuan Yew1923–2015 · 20th century · Politicians17
  12. 12Lee Teng-huiLee Teng-hui1923–2020 · 20th century · Politicians17
  13. 13Ma Ying-jeouMa Ying-jeouborn 1950 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians16
  14. 14Liu ShaoqiLiu Shaoqi1898–1969 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians13
  15. 15Wen JiabaoWen Jiabaoborn 1942 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians10
  16. 16Jiang ZeminJiang Zemin1926–2022 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians7.0
  17. 17Lin BiaoLin Biao1907–1971 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians5.9
  18. 18Yuan ShikaiYuan Shikai1859–1916 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians5.8
  19. 19Kang YouweiKang Youwei1858–1927 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians5.5
  20. 20Zhuang ZhouZhuang Zhou369 BC–288 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇨🇳 China · Academics5.3
  21. 21Li KeqiangLi Keqiang1955–2023 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians5.1
  22. 22Chiang Ching-kuoChiang Ching-kuo1910–1988 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians4.9
  23. 23GMGao Ming1305–1370 · 14th century · Writers4.8
  24. 24Zhu DeZhu De1886–1976 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians4.5
  25. 25Zhao ZiyangZhao Ziyang1919–2005 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians4.4
  26. 26Jiang QingJiang Qing1914–1991 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Actors3.8
  27. 27Yan FuYan Fu1854–1921 · 19th century · Writers3.7
  28. 28Tsai Ing-wenTsai Ing-wenborn 1956 · 20th century · Politicians3.6
  29. 29Jack MaJack Maborn 1964 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Founders2.4
  30. 30Sima QianSima Qian145 BC–86 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇨🇳 China · Writers2.2
  31. 31Zhu XiZhu Xi1130–1200 · 12th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.9
  32. 32MoziMozi470 BC–391 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics1.9
  33. 33Chen-ning YangChen-ning Yang1922–2025 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Scientists1.9
  34. 34KoxingaKoxinga1624–1662 · 17th century · 🇯🇵 Japan · Politicians1.7
  35. 35Qu YuanQu Yuan343 BC–278 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.6
  36. 36Dong ZhongshuDong Zhongshu179 BC–104 BC · 1st millennium BC · Politicians1.6
  37. 37Xun KuangXun Kuang313 BC–230 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics1.6
  38. 38Hai RuiHai Rui1514–1587 · 16th century1.6
  39. 39Li BaiLi Bai701–762 · 8th century · Writers1.5
  40. 40Hong XiuquanHong Xiuquan1814–1864 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.4
  41. 41Zhang YimouZhang Yimouborn 1950 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Directors1.4
  42. 42Bruce LeeBruce Lee1940–1973 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1.4
  43. 43Soong Ching-lingSoong Ching-ling1893–1981 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  44. 44Li HongzhangLi Hongzhang1823–1901 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  45. 45Zhuge LiangZhuge Liang181–234 · 3rd century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  46. 46Wang YiWang Yiborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  47. 47Wang AnshiWang Anshi1021–1086 · 11th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  48. 48Cao XueqinCao Xueqin1724–1760 · 18th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.3
  49. 49Li PengLi Peng1928–2019 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.3
  50. 50Tao YuanmingTao Yuanming365–427 · 5th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.3
  51. 51Cao CaoCao Cao155–220 · 2nd century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians1.2
  52. 52Han YuHan Yu768–824 · 9th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.2
  53. 53Jackie ChanJackie Chanborn 1954 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors1.1
  54. 54Mo YanMo Yanborn 1955 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers1.1
  55. 55Su ShiSu Shi1037–1101 · 11th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.98
  56. 56Gu YanwuGu Yanwu1613–1682 · 17th century · Writers0.96
  57. 57Emperor Wu of HanEmperor Wu of Han156 BC–87 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers0.95
  58. 58Ouyang XiuOuyang Xiu1007–1072 · 11th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.95
  59. 59Zheng HeZheng He1371–1433 · 15th century · 🇨🇳 China · Historical Figures0.94
  60. 60Zhu RongjiZhu Rongjiborn 1928 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.92
  61. 61Liu ZongyuanLiu Zongyuan773–819 · 9th century · Writers0.89
  62. 62Wang XizhiWang Xizhi321–361 · 4th century · 🇨🇳 China · Artists0.88
  63. 63Huang ZongxiHuang Zongxi1610–1695 · 17th century · Academics0.88
  64. 64Zeng GuofanZeng Guofan1811–1872 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.83
  65. 65Jia YiJia Yi200 BC–168 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers0.83
  66. 66Pu SonglingPu Songling1640–1715 · 17th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.83
  67. 67LSLi Si280 BC–208 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.81
  68. 68Wang FuzhiWang Fuzhi1619–1692 · 17th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.80
  69. 69Hua GuofengHua Guofeng1921–2008 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.80
  70. 70Liu BeiLiu Bei161–223 · 2nd century0.79
  71. 71Gui YouguangGui Youguang1506–1571 · 16th century · Politicians0.78
  72. 72Wang YangmingWang Yangming1472–1529 · 16th century · 🇨🇳 China · Academics0.76
  73. 73Wu ZetianWu Zetian624–705 · 7th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.72
  74. 74Hongwu EmperorHongwu Emperor1328–1398 · 14th century · 🇨🇳 China · Historical Figures0.71
  75. 75Liu XiangLiu Xiangborn 1983 · 21st century · 🇨🇳 China · Athletes0.70
  76. 76Emperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of Tang598–649 · 7th century · 🇨🇳 China · Historical Figures0.66
  77. 77Ma HuatengMa Huatengborn 1971 · 21st century · 🇨🇳 China · Founders0.66
  78. 78Zhang ZhidongZhang Zhidong1837–1909 · 19th century · Politicians0.65
  79. 79Li QiangLi Qiangborn 1959 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.65
  80. 80Li ZichengLi Zicheng1606–1645 · 17th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.64
  81. 81Kim Il-sungKim Il-sung1912–1994 · 20th century · Politicians0.58
  82. 82Du FuDu Fu712–770 · 8th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.57
  83. 83Wen TianxiangWen Tianxiang1236–1283 · 13th century · Politicians0.57
  84. 84Lin Tse-hsuLin Tse-hsu1785–1850 · 19th century · Politicians0.57
  85. 85Lin YutangLin Yutang1895–1976 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.55
  86. 86Xu XiakeXu Xiake1587–1641 · 17th century · Historical Figures0.54
  87. 87Teresa TengTeresa Teng1953–1995 · 20th century · Musicians0.51
  88. 88Li NaLi Naborn 1982 · 21st century · 🇨🇳 China · Tennis Players0.51
  89. 89Liu XiaoboLiu Xiaobo1955–2017 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.50
  90. 90ZengziZengzi504 BC–435 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics0.49
  91. 91Tan SitongTan Sitong1865–1898 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Academics0.48
  92. 92Zuo ZongtangZuo Zongtang1812–1885 · 19th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.47
  93. 93XuanzangXuanzang602–664 · 7th century · 🇨🇳 China · Academics0.46
  94. 94Guan ZhongGuan Zhong720 BC–645 BC · 1st millennium BC · Politicians0.44
  95. 95LJLiu Jiang25–58 · 1st century0.42
  96. 96Ma LongMa Longborn 1988 · 21st century · 🇨🇳 China · Actors0.41
  97. 97Gao XingjianGao Xingjianborn 1940 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Writers0.39
  98. 98Yao MingYao Mingborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇨🇳 China · Basketball Players0.38
  99. 99Wen TongWen Tong1018–1079 · 11th century · Artists0.37
  100. 100Chiang Kai-shekChiang Kai-shek1887–1975 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians0.37

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.