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. 57Conor McGregorConor McGregorborn 1988 · 21st century · Athletes73.1M
  58. 58NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures72.9M
  59. 59Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur1971–1996 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians72.7M
  60. 60Angelina JolieAngelina Jolieborn 1975 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors72.4M
  61. 61Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopezborn 1969 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians71.8M
  62. 62Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter1924–2024 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians71.7M
  63. 63Margot RobbieMargot Robbieborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors71.4M
  64. 64Edward VIIIEdward VIII1894–1972 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures71.2M
  65. 65Mia KhalifaMia Khalifaborn 1993 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actorsnot measured71M
  66. 66Bruce LeeBruce Lee1940–1973 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors70.9M
  67. 67Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln1809–1865 · 19th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians70.1M
  68. 68Charles MansonCharles Manson1934–2017 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians69.7M
  69. 69Justin BieberJustin Bieberborn 1994 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Musicians69.6M
  70. 70Amber HeardAmber Heardborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors69.3M
  71. 71Dua LipaDua Lipaborn 1995 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians69.2M
  72. 72Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan1911–2004 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians69.1M
  73. 73Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovicborn 1987 · 21st century · Tennis Players69M
  74. 74Millie Bobby BrownMillie Bobby Brownborn 2004 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors68.8M
  75. 75Charles, Prince of WalesCharles, Prince of Walesborn 1948 · 20th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures68.7M
  76. 76Blake LivelyBlake Livelyborn 1987 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors68.4M
  77. 77Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrenceborn 1990 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors68.3M
  78. 78ShakiraShakiraborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians67.7M
  79. 79Heath LedgerHeath Ledger1979–2008 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors67.6M
  80. 80Selena GomezSelena Gomezborn 1992 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians67.2M
  81. 81Timothée ChalametTimothée Chalametborn 1995 · 21st century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors67.2M
  82. 82Robin WilliamsRobin Williams1951–2014 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors66.8M
  83. 83RihannaRihannaborn 1988 · 21st century · Musicians66.6M
  84. 84Mike TysonMike Tysonborn 1966 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes66.5M
  85. 85J. Robert OppenheimerJ. Robert Oppenheimer1904–1967 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists66.2M
  86. 86Tom HardyTom Hardyborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors66.1M
  87. 87John CenaJohn Cenaborn 1977 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Athletes65.6M
  88. 88Rafael NadalRafael Nadalborn 1986 · 21st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Tennis Players65.5M
  89. 89Tom HanksTom Hanksborn 1956 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors65.2M
  90. 90Xi JinpingXi Jinpingborn 1953 · 20th century · 🇨🇳 China · Politicians65M
  91. 91Pope FrancisPope Francis1936–2025 · 20th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Writersnot measured64.3M
  92. 92BeyoncéBeyoncéborn 1981 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians64.3M
  93. 93Ryan GoslingRyan Goslingborn 1980 · 21st century · 🇨🇦 Canada · Actors64.3M
  94. 94Mary, Queen of ScotsMary, Queen of Scots1542–1587 · 16th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures64.1M
  95. 95Will SmithWill Smithborn 1968 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors64M
  96. 96Priyanka ChopraPriyanka Chopraborn 1982 · 21st century · 🇮🇳 India · Actors63.5M
  97. 97Kylie JennerKylie Jennerborn 1997 · 21st century · 🇺🇸 United States · Models63.4M
  98. 98Dolly PartonDolly Parton1946–2026 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Musicians63.1M
  99. 99Bruce WillisBruce Willisborn 1955 · 20th century · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors63M
  100. 100Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworthborn 1983 · 21st century · 🇦🇺 Australia · Actors62.9M

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. 1Tom HollandTom Hollandborn 1996 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  2. 2Keira KnightleyKeira Knightleyborn 1985 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  3. 3Kate WinsletKate Winsletborn 1975 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors3 decades
  4. 4Jason StathamJason Stathamborn 1967 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  5. 5Daniel CraigDaniel Craigborn 1968 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  6. 6Daniel RadcliffeDaniel Radcliffeborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  7. 7Emily BluntEmily Bluntborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  8. 8Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinsonborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  9. 9Tom HardyTom Hardyborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  10. 10Emilia ClarkeEmilia Clarkeborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  11. 11Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-Jonesborn 1969 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  12. 12Millie Bobby BrownMillie Bobby Brownborn 2004 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  13. 13Orlando BloomOrlando Bloomborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  14. 14Christian BaleChristian Baleborn 1974 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  15. 15Henry CavillHenry Cavillborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  16. 16Jude LawJude Lawborn 1972 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  17. 17Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham Carterborn 1966 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors3 decades
  18. 18Naomi WattsNaomi Wattsborn 1968 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors2 decades
  19. 19Andrew GarfieldAndrew Garfieldborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  20. 20Rachel WeiszRachel Weiszborn 1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  21. 21Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatchborn 1976 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  22. 22Idris ElbaIdris Elbaborn 1972 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  23. 23Rosamund PikeRosamund Pikeborn 1979 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  24. 24Nicholas HoultNicholas Houltborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  25. 25Kate BeckinsaleKate Beckinsaleborn 1973 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  26. 26Gerard ButlerGerard Butlerborn 1969 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  27. 27Taron EgertonTaron Egertonborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  28. 28Lily CollinsLily Collinsborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  29. 29Eddie RedmayneEddie Redmayneborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  30. 30Rupert GrintRupert Grintborn 1988 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  31. 31Kiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherlandborn 1966 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors3 decades
  32. 32Tom HiddlestonTom Hiddlestonborn 1981 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  33. 33Sophie TurnerSophie Turnerborn 1996 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  34. 34Simon PeggSimon Peggborn 1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  35. 35Florence PughFlorence Pughborn 1996 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  36. 36Kit HaringtonKit Haringtonborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  37. 37Anya Taylor-JoyAnya Taylor-Joyborn 1996 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actorsnot measured—
  38. 38Olivia ColmanOlivia Colmanborn 1974 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  39. 39Charlotte GainsbourgCharlotte Gainsbourgborn 1971 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  40. 40James McAvoyJames McAvoyborn 1979 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  41. 41Lena HeadeyLena Headeyborn 1973 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  42. 42Felicity JonesFelicity Jonesborn 1983 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  43. 43Martin FreemanMartin Freemanborn 1971 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  44. 44Karen GillanKaren Gillanborn 1987 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  45. 45Carey MulliganCarey Mulliganborn 1985 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  46. 46David TennantDavid Tennantborn 1971 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  47. 47Vanessa KirbyVanessa Kirbyborn 1988 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  48. 48Tom FeltonTom Feltonborn 1987 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  49. 49Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel Ejioforborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  50. 50Matt SmithMatt Smithborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  51. 51Daisy RidleyDaisy Ridleyborn 1992 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  52. 52Hayley AtwellHayley Atwellborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  53. 53Lily JamesLily Jamesborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  54. 54Aaron Taylor-JohnsonAaron Taylor-Johnsonborn 1990 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  55. 55Charlie HunnamCharlie Hunnamborn 1980 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  56. 56Paul BettanyPaul Bettanyborn 1971 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  57. 57Maisie WilliamsMaisie Williamsborn 1997 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  58. 58Natalie DormerNatalie Dormerborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  59. 59Elizabeth HurleyElizabeth Hurleyborn 1965 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  60. 60Will PoulterWill Poulterborn 1993 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  61. 61Thandiwe NewtonThandiwe Newtonborn 1972 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actorsnot measured—
  62. 62Dev PatelDev Patelborn 1990 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  63. 63Naomi ScottNaomi Scottborn 1993 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  64. 64Michael SheenMichael Sheenborn 1969 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  65. 65Minnie DriverMinnie Driverborn 1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  66. 66Kaya ScodelarioKaya Scodelarioborn 1992 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  67. 67Rebecca HallRebecca Hallborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  68. 68Claire FoyClaire Foyborn 1984 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  69. 69Naomie HarrisNaomie Harrisborn 1976 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  70. 70Samantha MortonSamantha Mortonborn 1977 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  71. 71Emily WatsonEmily Watsonborn 1967 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  72. 72Theo JamesTheo Jamesborn 1984 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  73. 73Richard MaddenRichard Maddenborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  74. 74Rhys IfansRhys Ifansborn 1967 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  75. 75Luke EvansLuke Evansborn 1979 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  76. 76Freddie HighmoreFreddie Highmoreborn 1992 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  77. 77Gemma ChanGemma Chanborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  78. 78Jamie DornanJamie Dornanborn 1982 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  79. 79Helen McCroryHelen McCrory1968–2021 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  80. 80Rose LeslieRose Leslieborn 1987 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  81. 81Dominic MonaghanDominic Monaghanborn 1976 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  82. 82Alan CummingAlan Cummingborn 1965 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors1 decades
  83. 83Juno TempleJuno Templeborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  84. 84Bella RamseyBella Ramseyborn 2003 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actorsnot measured—
  85. 85Kelly MacdonaldKelly Macdonaldborn 1976 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  86. 86Daniel KaluuyaDaniel Kaluuyaborn 1989 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  87. 87Andrew LincolnAndrew Lincolnborn 1973 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  88. 88Mia GothMia Gothborn 1993 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actorsnot measured—
  89. 89Emma CorrinEmma Corrinborn 1995 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actorsnot measured—
  90. 90Jamie BellJamie Bellborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  91. 91Asa ButterfieldAsa Butterfieldborn 1997 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  92. 92Jamie Campbell BowerJamie Campbell Bowerborn 1988 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  93. 93Gwendoline ChristieGwendoline Christieborn 1978 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  94. 94Ben WhishawBen Whishawborn 1980 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  95. 95Gemma ArtertonGemma Artertonborn 1986 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  96. 96Joseph FiennesJoseph Fiennesborn 1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  97. 97Olivia CookeOlivia Cookeborn 1993 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  98. 98Cynthia ErivoCynthia Erivoborn 1987 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  99. 99Annabelle WallisAnnabelle Wallisborn 1984 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 decades
  100. 100Phoebe Waller-BridgePhoebe Waller-Bridgeborn 1985 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Actors0 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.