Claim profile
2000–2099

The 21st century

Whose names filled the books of the 21st century — 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 21st century — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish28,833German4,206French3,995Italian2,097Spanish1,644Russian896Chinese287Hebrew151
  1. 1Reuven RivlinReuven Rivlinborn 1939 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians15
  2. 2Ahad Ha'amAhad Ha'am1856–1927 · 19th century · Writers9.8
  3. 3Rav AshiRav Ashi352–427 · 4th century9.5
  4. 4HaggaiHaggaiborn 550 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures9.3
  5. 5Shimon PeresShimon Peres1923–2016 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians7.2
  6. 6Paul the ApostlePaul the Apostle5–66 · 1st century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers6.8
  7. 7Menachem BeginMenachem Begin1913–1992 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians6.0
  8. 8Yitzhak RabinYitzhak Rabin1922–1995 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians5.9
  9. 9Moshe DayanMoshe Dayan1915–1981 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians5.7
  10. 10Shimon bar YochaiShimon bar Yochai100–160 · 2nd century5.2
  11. 11SBSimeon ben Gamliel IIborn 100 · 2nd century4.6
  12. 12Hayyim ben Joseph VitalHayyim ben Joseph Vital1542–1620 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Musicians4.5
  13. 13Hai GaonHai Gaon939–1038 · 10th century · Writers4.5
  14. 14Johanan ben ZakaiJohanan ben Zakai50 BC–70 · 1st millennium BC4.4
  15. 15Ariel SharonAriel Sharon1928–2014 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians4.3
  16. 16JosephusJosephus37–100 · 1st century · Writers4.2
  17. 17Saadia GaonSaadia Gaon882–942 · 10th century · Academics4.0
  18. 18Golda MeirGolda Meir1898–1978 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.9
  19. 19Moses SoferMoses Sofer1762–1839 · 18th century3.9
  20. 20NTNathan the Babylonianborn 101 · 2nd century3.7
  21. 21Ehud BarakEhud Barakborn 1942 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.6
  22. 22Baal Shem TovBaal Shem Tov1698–1760 · 18th century3.5
  23. 23HabakkukHabakkuk626 BC–600 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures3.4
  24. 24Moshe SharettMoshe Sharett1894–1965 · 20th century · Politicians3.1
  25. 25Levi EshkolLevi Eshkol1895–1969 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.1
  26. 26Benjamin NetanyahuBenjamin Netanyahuborn 1949 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians3.1
  27. 27Nachman of BreslovNachman of Breslov1772–1810 · 19th century3.0
  28. 28Ehud OlmertEhud Olmertborn 1945 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians2.9
  29. 29Rabbeinu TamRabbeinu Tam1100–1171 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.7
  30. 30Sabbatai ZeviSabbatai Zevi1626–1676 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Religious Figures2.6
  31. 31JBJudah ben Samuel of Regensburg1150–1217 · 12th century · Academics2.4
  32. 32Yitzhak ShamirYitzhak Shamir1915–2012 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians2.1
  33. 33Amos OzAmos Oz1939–2018 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers2.1
  34. 34SBSimeon ben Zomadied 200 · 2nd century2.0
  35. 35Hillel the ElderHillel the Elder50 BC–100 · 1st millennium BC1.5
  36. 36Gilad ShalitGilad Shalitborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers1.5
  37. 37Chaim WeizmannChaim Weizmann1874–1952 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.5
  38. 38YYanaiborn 600 · 7th century · Writers1.5
  39. 39Tzipi LivniTzipi Livniborn 1958 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.5
  40. 40Isaac HerzogIsaac Herzogborn 1960 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians1.4
  41. 41Amram GaonAmram Gaon810–875 · 9th century1.3
  42. 42SISamuel ibn Naghrillah993–1055 · 11th century · Writers1.2
  43. 43Isaac AbrabanelIsaac Abrabanel1437–1508 · 15th century · Academics1.0
  44. 44Mendele Mocher SforimMendele Mocher Sforim1835–1917 · 19th century · Writers1.0
  45. 45Isaac the BlindIsaac the Blind1160–1235 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.00
  46. 46Shneur Zalman of LiadiShneur Zalman of Liadi1745–1812 · 18th century · Academics0.83
  47. 47Herod ArchelausHerod Archelaus23 BC–18 · 1st century · Models0.82
  48. 48Jacob EmdenJacob Emden1697–1776 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.80
  49. 49Chaim HerzogChaim Herzog1918–1997 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.80
  50. 50Moses ben Jacob CordoveroMoses ben Jacob Cordovero1522–1570 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Actors0.79
  51. 51HBHanina ben Dosa40–75 · 1st century0.74
  52. 52Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza1632–1677 · 17th century · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Academics0.69
  53. 53Judas MaccabeusJudas Maccabeus500 BC–160 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures0.66
  54. 54Nathan of GazaNathan of Gaza1644–1680 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.62
  55. 55Jonathan EybeschutzJonathan Eybeschutz1690–1764 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.58
  56. 56Chaim ibn AttarChaim ibn Attar1696–1743 · 18th century0.58
  57. 57Chaim Joseph David AzulaiChaim Joseph David Azulai1724–1806 · 18th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0.54
  58. 58Joseph AlboJoseph Albo1380–1444 · 15th century · Academics0.53
  59. 59IBIsrael ben Moses Najara1555–1628 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.53
  60. 60Hasdai CrescasHasdai Crescas1340–1410 · 14th century · Academics0.53
  61. 61Gaon of VilniusGaon of Vilnius1720–1797 · 18th century0.49
  62. 62Shalom ShabaziShalom Shabazi1619–1719 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.48
  63. 63EBEleazar ben Arach100–200 · 2nd century0.46
  64. 64Benjamin of TudelaBenjamin of Tudela1130–1174 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.42
  65. 65Shlomo Halevi AlkabetzShlomo Halevi Alkabetz1505–1576 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.42
  66. 66EBEliezer ben Hurcanus100–200 · 2nd century0.40
  67. 67Solomon MolchoSolomon Molcho1500–1532 · 16th century · Academics0.39
  68. 68Yonah GerondiYonah Gerondi1210–1263 · 13th century · Academics0.37
  69. 69ZHZerachiah haLevi of Girona1130–1186 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.37
  70. 70Moshe AlshichMoshe Alshich1508–1593 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey0.37
  71. 71JKJoseph Kimhi1105–1170 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.37
  72. 72Menaḥem ben Shelomoh MeʾiriMenaḥem ben Shelomoh Meʾiri1249–1306 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.36
  73. 73Yehuda AlhariziYehuda Alharizi1165–1225 · 13th century · Writers0.36
  74. 74OBObadiah ben Jacob Sforno1470–1549 · 16th century · Doctors0.35
  75. 75BBBahya ben Asher1255–1340 · 13th century · Writers0.35
  76. 76MYMordecai Yoffe1530–1612 · 16th century0.34
  77. 77NBNissim ben Jacob990–1062 · 11th century · Writers0.33
  78. 78IBIsaac ben Moses Arama1420–1494 · 15th century0.29
  79. 79Immanuel the RomanImmanuel the Roman1260–1328 · 13th century · Writers0.27
  80. 80Menasseh Ben IsraelMenasseh Ben Israel1604–1657 · 17th century · Academics0.25
  81. 81Dunash ben LabratDunash ben Labrat920–990 · 10th century · Writers0.23
  82. 82Azariah dei RossiAzariah dei Rossi1513–1578 · 16th century · Writers0.23
  83. 83JIJonah ibn Janah990–1050 · 11th century · Academics0.23
  84. 84Ishtori HaparchiIshtori Haparchi1280–1337 · 14th century · Scientists0.20
  85. 85David GrossmanDavid Grossmanborn 1954 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers0.20
  86. 86Mahmoud DarwishMahmoud Darwish1941–2008 · 20th century · Writers0.20
  87. 87Yair LapidYair Lapidborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.18
  88. 88Abraham bar HiyyaAbraham bar Hiyya1070–1136 · 12th century · Academics0.17
  89. 89Eleazar ben KillirEleazar ben Killir600–700 · 7th century · Writers0.17
  90. 90JBJedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi1270–1340 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.17
  91. 91PDProfiat Duran1350–1415 · 14th century · Musicians0.17
  92. 92RRashbam1080–1158 · 12th century0.17
  93. 93Ilan RamonIlan Ramon1954–2003 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel0.16
  94. 94Shmuel Yosef AgnonShmuel Yosef Agnon1887–1970 · 20th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers0.15
  95. 95Elia del MedigoElia del Medigo1458–1497 · 15th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Academics0.12
  96. 96IIIsaac ibn Ezra1114–1158 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.12
  97. 97Shabbethai DonnoloShabbethai Donnoloborn 913 · 10th century · Scientists0.12
  98. 98Moses ben JoshuaMoses ben Joshua1300–1362 · 14th century · Academics0.11
  99. 99JCJoseph Caspi1280–1345 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.11
  100. 100Etgar KeretEtgar Keretborn 1967 · 21st century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Writers0.11

Most read

Who people actually looked up in the 21st century, across the Wikipedia editions we measure (2015–2026 only — readership is measured from July 2015).

  1. 1Donald TrumpDonald Trumpborn 1946 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians335M
  2. 2CleopatraCleopatra69 BC–30 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇪🇬 Egypt · Historical Figures282.5M
  3. 3Elizabeth IIElizabeth II1926–2022 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures222.7M
  4. 4Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldoborn 1985 · 21st century · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Footballers210.9M
  5. 5Elon MuskElon Muskborn 1971 · 21st century · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Founders207.1M
  6. 6Lionel MessiLionel Messiborn 1987 · 21st century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Footballers177.9M
  7. 7Vladimir PutinVladimir Putinborn 1952 · 20th century · Politicians135.6M
  8. 8Joe BidenJoe Bidenborn 1942 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians123.7M
  9. 9Freddie MercuryFreddie Mercury1946–1991 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians122.3M
  10. 10Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler1889–1945 · 20th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Politicians118M
  11. 11Taylor SwiftTaylor Swiftborn 1989 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians117.2M
  12. 12Barack ObamaBarack Obamaborn 1961 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians115.4M
  13. 13Pablo EscobarPablo Escobar1949–1993 · 20th century · Politicians114.1M
  14. 14Michael JacksonMichael Jackson1958–2009 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians113.5M
  15. 15Kamala HarrisKamala Harrisborn 1964 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians113.5M
  16. 16Dwayne JohnsonDwayne Johnsonborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors110.8M
  17. 17Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria1819–1901 · 19th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figuresnot measured105.1M
  18. 18Keanu ReevesKeanu Reevesborn 1964 · 20th century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors102.9M
  19. 19Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh1921–2021 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom101.8M
  20. 20Elvis PresleyElvis Presley1935–1977 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians99.3M
  21. 21LeBron JamesLeBron Jamesborn 1984 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Basketball Players99M
  22. 22Tom CruiseTom Cruiseborn 1962 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors98.7M
  23. 23Michael JordanMichael Jordanborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Basketball Players98.2M
  24. 24Ariana GrandeAriana Grandeborn 1993 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians97.7M
  25. 25Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioborn 1974 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors94.5M
  26. 26Scarlett JohanssonScarlett Johanssonborn 1984 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors91.4M
  27. 27Johnny DeppJohnny Deppborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors91M
  28. 28George VIGeorge VI1895–1952 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures90.2M
  29. 29Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking1942–2018 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists89.6M
  30. 30Diana, Princess of WalesDiana, Princess of Wales1961–1997 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures89.2M
  31. 31EminemEminemborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians86.7M
  32. 32Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzeneggerborn 1947 · 20th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Actors86.5M
  33. 33Kobe BryantKobe Bryant1978–2020 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Basketball Players86.2M
  34. 34Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappéborn 1998 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Footballers84.9M
  35. 35Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynoldsborn 1976 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors84.3M
  36. 36John F. KennedyJohn F. Kennedy1917–1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians83.4M
  37. 37Melania TrumpMelania Trumpborn 1970 · 21st century · Models83M
  38. 38Lady GagaLady Gagaborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians82.9M
  39. 39Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein1879–1955 · 20th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists82.8M
  40. 40ZendayaZendayaborn 1996 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors81.9M
  41. 41Clint EastwoodClint Eastwoodborn 1930 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors80.6M
  42. 42Billie EilishBillie Eilishborn 2001 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians80.1M
  43. 43Jason MomoaJason Momoaborn 1979 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors78.9M
  44. 44Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill1874–1965 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians78.8M
  45. 45Jeff BezosJeff Bezosborn 1964 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders78.7M
  46. 46Jennifer AnistonJennifer Anistonborn 1969 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors78.7M
  47. 47Joseph StalinJoseph Stalin1878–1953 · 20th century · Politicians78.3M
  48. 48Sylvester StalloneSylvester Stalloneborn 1946 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors78.3M
  49. 49Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali1942–2016 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes77.8M
  50. 50Kim KardashianKim Kardashianborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors76.9M
  51. 51Steve JobsSteve Jobs1955–2011 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders76.2M
  52. 52Kanye WestKanye Westborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians75.7M
  53. 53Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe1926–1962 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors75.2M
  54. 54Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi1869–1948 · 20th century · 🇮🇳 India · Activists74.9M
  55. 55David BowieDavid Bowie1947–2016 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians74.5M
  56. 56Brad PittBrad Pittborn 1963 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors73.1M
  57. 57NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures72.9M
  58. 58Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur1971–1996 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians72.7M
  59. 59Angelina JolieAngelina Jolieborn 1975 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors72.4M
  60. 60Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopezborn 1969 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians71.8M
  61. 61Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter1924–2024 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians71.7M
  62. 62Margot RobbieMargot Robbieborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors71.4M
  63. 63Edward VIIIEdward VIII1894–1972 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures71.2M
  64. 64Mia KhalifaMia Khalifaborn 1993 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actorsnot measured71M
  65. 65Bruce LeeBruce Lee1940–1973 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors70.9M
  66. 66Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln1809–1865 · 19th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians70.1M
  67. 67Justin BieberJustin Bieberborn 1994 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Musicians69.6M
  68. 68Amber HeardAmber Heardborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors69.3M
  69. 69Dua LipaDua Lipaborn 1995 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians69.2M
  70. 70Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan1911–2004 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians69.1M
  71. 71Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovicborn 1987 · 21st century · Tennis Players69M
  72. 72Millie Bobby BrownMillie Bobby Brownborn 2004 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors68.8M
  73. 73Charles, Prince of WalesCharles, Prince of Walesborn 1948 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures68.7M
  74. 74Blake LivelyBlake Livelyborn 1987 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors68.4M
  75. 75Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrenceborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors68.3M
  76. 76ShakiraShakiraborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians67.7M
  77. 77Heath LedgerHeath Ledger1979–2008 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors67.6M
  78. 78Selena GomezSelena Gomezborn 1992 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians67.2M
  79. 79Timothée ChalametTimothée Chalametborn 1995 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors67.2M
  80. 80Robin WilliamsRobin Williams1951–2014 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors66.8M
  81. 81RihannaRihannaborn 1988 · 21st century · Musicians66.6M
  82. 82Mike TysonMike Tysonborn 1966 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes66.5M
  83. 83J. Robert OppenheimerJ. Robert Oppenheimer1904–1967 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists66.2M
  84. 84Tom HardyTom Hardyborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors66.1M
  85. 85John CenaJohn Cenaborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes65.6M
  86. 86Rafael NadalRafael Nadalborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Tennis Players65.5M
  87. 87Tom HanksTom Hanksborn 1956 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors65.2M
  88. 88Xi JinpingXi Jinpingborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians65M
  89. 89Pope FrancisPope Francis1936–2025 · 20th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Writersnot measured64.3M
  90. 90BeyoncéBeyoncéborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians64.3M
  91. 91Ryan GoslingRyan Goslingborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors64.3M
  92. 92Mary, Queen of ScotsMary, Queen of Scots1542–1587 · 16th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures64.1M
  93. 93Will SmithWill Smithborn 1968 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors64M
  94. 94Kylie JennerKylie Jennerborn 1997 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Models63.4M
  95. 95Dolly PartonDolly Parton1946–2026 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians63.1M
  96. 96Bruce WillisBruce Willisborn 1955 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors63M
  97. 97Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworthborn 1983 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors62.9M
  98. 98Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt1882–1945 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians62.8M
  99. 99Macaulay CulkinMacaulay Culkinborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors62.1M
  100. 100Ben AffleckBen Affleckborn 1972 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors61.8M

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 21st century, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

CountryAll🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇩🇪 Germany🇨🇦 Canada🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇷 Argentina🇦🇺 Australia
FieldAllActorsFootballersMusiciansPoliticiansAthletesTennis PlayersModelsDirectorsBasketball PlayersWriters
  1. 1Niccolò AmmanitiNiccolò Ammanitiborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  2. 2Donato CarrisiDonato Carrisiborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  3. 3Michela MurgiaMichela Murgia1972–2023 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  4. 4Paolo GiordanoPaolo Giordanoborn 1982 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  5. 5Ali HazelwoodAli Hazelwoodborn 1989 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  6. 6Paolo CognettiPaolo Cognettiborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  7. 7Antonio ScuratiAntonio Scuratiborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  8. 8Roberto VannacciRoberto Vannacciborn 1968 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  9. 9Luca AttanasioLuca Attanasio1977–2021 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  10. 10Melissa PanarelloMelissa Panarelloborn 1985 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  11. 11Igiaba ScegoIgiaba Scegoborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  12. 12Nicola LagioiaNicola Lagioiaborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  13. 13Leo OrtolaniLeo Ortolaniborn 1967 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  14. 14Viola ArdoneViola Ardoneborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  15. 15Andrea SegreAndrea Segreborn 1976 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  16. 16Silvia AvalloneSilvia Avalloneborn 1984 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  17. 17Marco CalvaniMarco Calvaniborn 1980 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  18. 18Melania MazzuccoMelania Mazzuccoborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  19. 19Massimiliano BrunoMassimiliano Brunoborn 1970 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  20. 20Rosella PostorinoRosella Postorinoborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  21. 21BFBarbara Fraleborn 1970 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  22. 22Michelle FerrariMichelle Ferrariborn 1983 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  23. 23Alessandro PipernoAlessandro Pipernoborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  24. 24Alessandro D'AveniaAlessandro D'Aveniaborn 1977 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  25. 25Valeria ParrellaValeria Parrellaborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  26. 26Andrea BajaniAndrea Bajaniborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  27. 27Antonio SpadaroAntonio Spadaroborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  28. 28Cristina Ali FarahCristina Ali Farahborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  29. 29Massimo PolidoroMassimo Polidoroborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  30. 30Geppi CucciariGeppi Cucciariborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  31. 31Ivan CotroneoIvan Cotroneoborn 1968 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  32. 32SSSimona Sparacoborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  33. 33Alessia GazzolaAlessia Gazzolaborn 1982 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  34. 34Fausto ParavidinoFausto Paravidinoborn 1976 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  35. 35Stefania AuciStefania Auciborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  36. 36LCLara Cardellaborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  37. 37Luigi Roberto ConaLuigi Roberto Conaborn 1965 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  38. 38NGNicodemo Gentileborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  39. 39Francesca CavalloFrancesca Cavalloborn 1983 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  40. 40Ignazio CeffaliaIgnazio Ceffaliaborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  41. 41Marco MalvaldiMarco Malvaldiborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  42. 42Matteo RovereMatteo Rovereborn 1982 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  43. 43Marcello SimoniMarcello Simoniborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  44. 44Roan JohnsonRoan Johnsonborn 1974 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  45. 45Gabriella GhermandiGabriella Ghermandiborn 1965 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  46. 46Graziano D'UrsoGraziano D'Ursoborn 1990 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  47. 47LZLuca Zanforlinborn 1965 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  48. 48Francesco MunziFrancesco Munziborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  49. 49Piero MessinaPiero Messinaborn 1981 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  50. 50Sydney SibiliaSydney Sibiliaborn 1981 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  51. 51Alda TeodoraniAlda Teodoraniborn 1968 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  52. 52Silvia BallestraSilvia Ballestraborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  53. 53Alberto MariniAlberto Mariniborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  54. 54GFGiorgio Fontanaborn 1981 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  55. 55PCPierluigi Cappello1967–2017 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  56. 56Giuseppe CatozzellaGiuseppe Catozzellaborn 1976 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  57. 57Stefano MassiniStefano Massiniborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  58. 58Giuseppe LaterzaGiuseppe Laterzaborn 1970 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  59. 59Matteo StrukulMatteo Strukulborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  60. 60Chiara GamberaleChiara Gamberaleborn 1977 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  61. 61Volfango De BiasiVolfango De Biasiborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  62. 62Paola BarbatoPaola Barbatoborn 1971 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  63. 63Carlo Maria PolvaniCarlo Maria Polvaniborn 1965 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  64. 64Gotami TheriGotami Theriborn 1999 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  65. 65Marco BalzanoMarco Balzanoborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  66. 66Barbara BaraldiBarbara Baraldiborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  67. 67Cecilia StradaCecilia Stradaborn 1979 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  68. 68Gianfranco ChiariniGianfranco Chiariniborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  69. 69Andrea MarcolongoAndrea Marcolongoborn 1987 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  70. 70Nadia TerranovaNadia Terranovaborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  71. 71Tessa GelisioTessa Gelisioborn 1977 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  72. 72Antonella LattanziAntonella Lattanziborn 1979 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  73. 73Walter FasanoWalter Fasanoborn 1970 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  74. 74Carlo VirzìCarlo Virzìborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  75. 75Ilaria RamelliIlaria Ramelliborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  76. 76Tiziana TerranovaTiziana Terranovaborn 1967 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  77. 77Cinzia GiorgioCinzia Giorgioborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  78. 78Simona VinciSimona Vinciborn 1970 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  79. 79GCGioacchino Criacoborn 1965 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  80. 80Guia RisariGuia Risariborn 1971 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  81. 81Flavio SorigaFlavio Sorigaborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  82. 82Elena FavilliElena Favilliborn 1982 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  83. 83Luca VisentiniLuca Visentiniborn 1969 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  84. 84Alessandro GhebreigziabiherAlessandro Ghebreigziabiherborn 1968 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  85. 85Aminata AidaraAminata Aidaraborn 1984 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  86. 86Massimo MaugeriMassimo Maugeriborn 1968 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  87. 87Chiara ValerioChiara Valerioborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  88. 88Benedetta ParodiBenedetta Parodiborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  89. 89Ludovica RampoldiLudovica Rampoldiborn 1979 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  90. 90LGLisa Ginzburgborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  91. 91Marco MissiroliMarco Missiroliborn 1981 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  92. 92Claudio CupelliniClaudio Cupelliniborn 1973 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  93. 93Valentina D'UrbanoValentina D'Urbanoborn 1985 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  94. 94Fabio GedaFabio Gedaborn 1972 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  95. 95SRSara Rattaroborn 1975 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  96. 96Alessandro PivaAlessandro Pivaborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  97. 97AIAngelo Iannelliborn 1986 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  98. 98RGRanda Ghazyborn 1986 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  99. 99Catena FiorelloCatena Fiorelloborn 1966 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—
  100. 100Valerio MieliValerio Mieliborn 1978 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writersnot measured—

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.