Updated November 24, 2020 113 votes 19 voters21 items
List RulesOnly rank Millennials who were born between 1981-1996.
As the largest generation in history, Millennials are growing in influence. Ranging from sports, entertainment, tech, activism, and politics, these individuals deserve the distinction of "the world's most influential millennials."
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122Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook)
BusinesspersonMark Elliot Zuckerberg (; born May 14, 1984) is an American technology entrepreneur and... more2
71LeBron James
Basketball PlayerLeBron Raymone James Sr. (; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball... more3
51Jennifer Lawrence
ActorJennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. Her films have... more4
51Justin Timberlake
Band/MusicianJustin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... more5
51Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Noble personPrince William, Duke of Cambridge, (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982) is a... more6
51Usain Bolt
Olympic AthleteUsain St Leo Bolt (; born 21 August 1986) is a retired Jamaican sprinter. He is a world... more7
44Ivanka Trump
BusinesspersonIvana Marie "Ivanka" Trump (), also known as Yael Kushner (Hebrew: יָעֵל, lit. ibex; born... more8
45Kim Jong-un
PoliticianKim Jong-un (officially transcribed Kim Jong Un; Korean: 김정은; Korean pronunciation:... more9
24Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer PlayerCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese... more10
24Kendall Jenner
ActorKendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is an American fashion model and television... more11
Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, also known as MBS, is the Crown Prince of Saudi... more12
40Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (born Henry Charles Albert David; 15 September 1984) is a... more13
21Michael Phelps
Olympic AthleteMichael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American retired competitive swimmer and the... more14
11Scarlett Johansson
ActorScarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is... more15
11Alex Morgan
ActorAlexandra Morgan Carrasco (born Alexandra Patricia Morgan; July 2, 1989) is an American... more16
11Malala Yousafzai
WriterMalala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel... more17
11Edward Snowden
Award WinnerEdward Joseph "Ed" Snowden is an American computer professional who leaked classified... more18
12Taylor Swift
Band/MusicianTaylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known... more19
12Trevor Noah
Person or entity appearing in filmTrevor Noah (born 20 February 1984) is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political... more20
14Beyoncé Knowles
Band/MusicianBeyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and... more21
07Justin Bieber
Band/MusicianJustin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. Discovered... more