The 100 Most Searched People on Google (November 2026)
By Si Quan Ong
SEO & Marketing Educator at Ahrefs
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Updated: November 3, 202611 min read
We analyzed our database of 28.7 billion keywords to identify the people most often searched for on Google.
These are the 100 most searched people, along with their monthly search volumes.
100 most searched people on Google in the U.S.
# | Person | Who they are | Move | Search Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | sydney sweeney | American actress known for her roles in 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus'. | – | 4,050,000 |
2 | donald trump | American politician and businessman who served as the 45th and 47th U.S. President. | – | 3,310,000 |
3 | rob reiner | American actor and director, known for 'All in the Family' and films including 'Stand by Me', who died in December 2025. | – | 3,090,000 |
4 | shedeur sanders | American football quarterback, son of Deion Sanders, drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. | NEW | 2,970,000 |
5 | taylor swift | American singer-songwriter known for albums including 'Folklore' and 'The Tortured Poets Department'. | – | 2,790,000 |
6 | nancy guthrie | Mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from Tucson, Arizona, in January 2026. | – | 2,600,000 |
7 | michael jackson | American singer and dancer known as the King of Pop, whose life is depicted in the 2025 biopic 'Michael'. | ▲3 | 2,520,000 |
8 | catherine o'hara | Canadian actress known for her roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and the 'Home Alone' films. | – | 2,460,000 |
9 | ed gein | American convicted murderer and body snatcher whose crimes inspired several horror films. | – | 2,460,000 |
10 | hayden panettiere | American actress known for her role as Claire Bennet in the television series 'Heroes'. | NEW | 2,330,000 |
11 | charlie kirk | American conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder, assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in 2025. | ▼10 | 2,160,000 |
12 | eric dane | American actor known for playing Mark Sloan in 'Grey's Anatomy' and Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria'. | – | 2,150,000 |
13 | jacob elordi | Australian actor known for his roles in 'Saltburn' and 'Priscilla'. | – | 2,120,000 |
14 | lebron james | American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever. | ▲3 | 1,990,000 |
15 | millie bobby brown | British actress known for playing Eleven in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. | ▼6 | 1,920,000 |
16 | savannah guthrie | American television journalist and co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show. | – | 1,910,000 |
17 | tom holland | British actor known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | ▼3 | 1,880,000 |
18 | sabrina carpenter | American singer and actress known for the album 'Short n' Sweet' and the single 'Espresso'. | ▼7 | 1,720,000 |
19 | bad bunny | Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist known for albums including 'Un Verano Sin Ti'. | ▼3 | 1,710,000 |
20 | tim curry | British actor and singer who died in 2026, best known for playing Pennywise in 'It' and Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture. | ▲4 | 1,670,000 |
21 | candace owens | American conservative commentator and political activist known for her media presence and commentary. | – | 1,610,000 |
22 | timothee chalamet | American actor known for his roles in 'Call Me by Your Name' and 'Wonka'. | – | 1,610,000 |
23 | diane keaton | American actress known for her roles in 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather'. | NEW | 1,570,000 |
24 | elon musk | South African-born American billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. | – | 1,460,000 |
25 | jd vance | American politician serving as Vice President under Donald Trump and author of 'Hillbilly Elegy'. | NEW | 1,400,000 |
26 | kristi noem | American politician who served as South Dakota governor and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump. | ▼3 | 1,380,000 |
27 | stefon diggs | NFL wide receiver, a four-time Pro Bowler, now playing for his home-area Washington Commanders. | – | 1,370,000 |
28 | billie eilish | American singer-songwriter known for 'Bad Guy' and multiple Grammy wins. | ▼3 | 1,330,000 |
29 | ana de armas | Cuban-Spanish actress known for 'Knives Out' and 'Blonde'. | – | 1,310,000 |
30 | ariana grande | American pop singer known for 'Thank U, Next' and 'Positions'. | ▲4 | 1,310,000 |
31 | sadie sink | American actress known for playing Max Mayfield in 'Stranger Things'. | – | 1,310,000 |
32 | anne heche | American actress who died in 2022 following a car crash in Los Angeles. | ▲45 | 1,300,000 |
33 | oliver tree | American singer-songwriter and rapper who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on June 14, 2026. | ▼4 | 1,300,000 |
34 | lamine yamal | Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and helped Spain win EURO 2024. | ▲47 | 1,290,000 |
35 | victor wembanyama | French NBA center for the San Antonio Spurs, known for his rare size and shot-blocking ability. | ▲47 | 1,210,000 |
36 | tate mcrae | Canadian pop singer and dancer known for 'you broke me first'. | ▼6 | 1,210,000 |
37 | aaron rodgers | NFL quarterback playing for the New York Jets. | – | 1,210,000 |
38 | chappell roan | American pop singer-songwriter known for 'Good Luck, Babe!', 'Pink Pony Club', and queer-themed synth-pop. | NEW | 1,200,000 |
39 | johnny depp | American actor known for 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and a high-profile defamation trial. | ▼6 | 1,180,000 |
40 | travis kelce | NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and partner of Taylor Swift. | ▼3 | 1,140,000 |
41 | mckenna grace | American actress known for 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'. | – | 1,130,000 |
42 | sophie cunningham | American professional basketball player and Indiana Fever guard known for her role as Caitlin Clark's teammate. | ▲43 | 1,130,000 |
43 | pam bondi | Republican politician who served as U.S. Attorney General under Trump until being fired in April 2026. | ▲18 | 1,120,000 |
44 | drake maye | NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots, selected third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. | – | 1,080,000 |
45 | adam sandler | American actor and comedian known for 'Happy Gilmore' and 'Uncut Gems'. | – | 1,070,000 |
46 | ella langley | American country singer-songwriter from Alabama known for the chart-topping hit 'Choosin' Texas' and debut album 'Dandelion.'. | ▲6 | 1,060,000 |
47 | pedro pascal | Chilean-American actor known for 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Last of Us'. | ▲13 | 1,060,000 |
48 | simone biles | American gymnast and the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history. | ▼10 | 1,060,000 |
49 | madison beer | American pop singer known for 'Selfish' and her debut album 'Life Support'. | ▼13 | 1,050,000 |
50 | anne hathaway | American actress known for 'Les Miserables' and 'The Devil Wears Prada'. | ▼5 | 1,050,000 |
51 | josh allen | NFL quarterback for the Buffalo Bills known for his dual-threat playing style. | ▼5 | 1,030,000 |
52 | maya hawke | American actress known for playing Robin Buckley in 'Stranger Things'. | ▼4 | 1,000,000 |
53 | piper rockelle | American content creator who rose to fame as a child on YouTube and faces a lawsuit from former collaborators alleging abuse. | NEW | 1,000,000 |
54 | nick fuentes | American far-right commentator and white nationalist known for hosting the livestream show 'America First' and leading the Groyper movement. | ▼13 | 1,000,000 |
55 | jeffrey dahmer | American convicted serial killer and sex offender, deceased in 1994. | NEW | 990,000 |
56 | alysa liu | American figure skater who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a comeback from early retirement. | ▼7 | 980,000 |
57 | sophie rain | American OnlyFans and TikTok creator known for large income claims and a publicly stated Christian faith. | ▼7 | 940,000 |
58 | erika kirk | American businesswoman and CEO of Turning Point USA, following the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk. | ▼27 | 930,000 |
59 | prince andrew | British royal and Duke of York who settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre. | ▲7 | 930,000 |
60 | jenna ortega | American actress known for playing Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series 'Wednesday'. | ▼34 | 920,000 |
61 | will smith | American actor and rapper known for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. | ▼3 | 910,000 |
62 | morgan wallen | American country singer known for albums 'Dangerous' and 'One Thing at a Time'. | ▼8 | 910,000 |
63 | myles garrett | American NFL defensive end, a two-time AP Defensive Player of the Year now playing for the Los Angeles Rams. | ▲4 | 900,000 |
64 | hailee steinfeld | American actress and singer known for 'True Grit' and the series 'Hawkeye'. | ▼7 | 890,000 |
65 | noah schnapp | American actor known for playing Will Byers in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. | – | 880,000 |
66 | tom cruise | American actor known for the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise and 'Top Gun: Maverick'. | ▲6 | 880,000 |
67 | jake paul | American YouTuber turned professional boxer who fought Mike Tyson in 2024. | ▼4 | 880,000 |
68 | nick reiner | Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, charged with the alleged fatal stabbing of his parents and pleading not guilty. | ▼4 | 880,000 |
69 | glen powell | American actor known for 'Top Gun: Maverick' and the film 'Twisters'. | ▼10 | 880,000 |
70 | jalen brunson | American NBA point guard who plays for the New York Knicks. | ▼14 | 870,000 |
71 | karoline leavitt | American politician who served as the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, now joining Fox News. | ▼9 | 870,000 |
72 | erling haaland | Norwegian striker for Manchester City who led Norway to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, scoring 62 goals in 54 international matches. | NEW | 860,000 |
73 | cooper flagg | American NBA forward for the Dallas Mavericks, selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after starring at Duke. | ▲16 | 860,000 |
74 | inde navarrette | American actress known for playing Nikki Freeman in the 2026 horror film 'Obsession', which earned over $523 million worldwide. | ▲13 | 860,000 |
75 | kyle busch | American NASCAR Cup Series driver and two-time Cup Series champion. | – | 860,000 |
76 | matt damon | American actor and screenwriter who won an Academy Award for co-writing and starring in 'Good Will Hunting'. | ▼3 | 850,000 |
77 | mbappe | French professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and captains the French national team. | – | 850,000 |
78 | barron trump | Youngest son of Donald Trump, recently in the public eye as his father returned to the presidency. | – | 840,000 |
79 | bruce willis | American actor known for the 'Die Hard' franchise who retired after an aphasia diagnosis. | ▼26 | 840,000 |
80 | luka doncic | Slovenian NBA star and guard who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025. | ▼29 | 830,000 |
81 | cynthia erivo | British actress and singer known for playing Elphaba in the film 'Wicked'. | ▼12 | 820,000 |
82 | jelly roll | American country and rap singer known for the song 'Need a Favor'. | ▼12 | 820,000 |
83 | alan ritchson | American actor known for playing the title role in the Amazon series 'Reacher'. | NEW | 810,000 |
84 | zohran mamdani | Democratic socialist and 112th mayor of New York City, the city's first Muslim and first South Asian American mayor. | – | 810,000 |
85 | joe keery | American actor known for playing Steve Harrington in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. | ▼6 | 800,000 |
86 | lamar jackson | NFL quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens and two-time league MVP. | ▼39 | 800,000 |
87 | ja morant | NBA point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies suspended multiple times for gun-related incidents. | ▼19 | 800,000 |
88 | robert pattinson | British actor known for the 'Twilight' saga and 'The Batman'. | NEW | 780,000 |
89 | leonardo dicaprio | American actor and producer known for 'Titanic', 'The Revenant', and environmental advocacy. | ▼6 | 770,000 |
90 | justin bieber | Canadian pop singer known for 'Baby', 'Sorry', and the album 'Justice'. | – | 770,000 |
91 | megan fox | American actress known for the 'Transformers' film series and her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly. | – | 770,000 |
92 | james van der beek | American actor known for 'Dawson's Creek' who publicly disclosed a cancer diagnosis. | ▼12 | 760,000 |
93 | alix earle | American social media creator known for TikTok 'Get Ready With Me' videos, podcasting, and the Netflix series 'Earle Meets World'. | NEW | 760,000 |
94 | cardi b | American rapper known for 'Bodak Yellow' and her widely followed personal life. | ▼23 | 760,000 |
95 | finn wolfhard | Canadian actor known for playing Mike Wheeler in 'Stranger Things'. | ▼55 | 760,000 |
96 | d4vd | American singer-songwriter charged with murder after remains were found in his car. | ▼76 | 760,000 |
97 | walton goggins | American actor known for 'The Shield', 'Justified', 'Fallout', and 'The White Lotus'. | ▲3 | 760,000 |
98 | joe burrow | NFL quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals known for leading the team to Super Bowl LVI. | ▼56 | 750,000 |
99 | melania trump | Slovenian-American former model and wife of Donald Trump, currently serving as First Lady again. | ▼5 | 750,000 |
100 | billy bob thornton | American actor, director, and musician known for 'Sling Blade' and the TV series 'Goliath'. | ▼5 | 750,000 |
How to find relevant people-oriented keywords in your niche
In almost every industry, there are celebrities, professionals, or influencers that other people want to emulate. For example, an amateur tennis player might want to know which tennis racket Novak Djokovic uses. Or a football player might want to know the boots Trent Alexander-Arnold wears.
In fact, Equipboard has taken this idea seriously and created a site around the gear used by professional musicians.
You can do the same for your industry too.
Here's how:
- Go to Keywords Explorer
- Enter the names of famous people in your niche
- Go to the Matching terms report
- Filter for keywords related to gears using the Include filter
For example, if I entered the names of professional tennis players (Roger Federer, Emma Radacanu, Rafael Nadal) and filtered for tennis gear keywords (e.g., shoes, racket, wristband, shorts), I see 960 potential keywords I could target. If I were a tennis site, I could create a category page for each celebrity and list out all their preferred equipment.
Another way is to enter a relevant keyword into Keywords Explorer, go to the Matching terms report, and observe keyword patterns. For example, if I were a fitness site, I could enter "weight loss" into Keywords Explorer.
The first thing I'll notice is that many people are actually interested in how certain celebrities lost their weight. The second thing I notice is that the keywords all form a pattern: [first name][last name] weight loss.
As such, I can use the Word count filter to look for keywords that have 4 words, which gives me a list of celebrity-related weight loss keywords:
Want to do keyword research for your site? Sign up for Keywords Explorer.
Post bySi Quan Ong
Si Quan is a content marketer at Ahrefs. He has been involved in digital and content marketing for the past 5 years. Before he joined Ahrefs, he was content marketer at ReferralCandy, a 7-figure ARR SaaS company.
Si Quan has spoken at some of the industry’s largest conferences in the Asia region, which includes TIECon and Digital Marketing Skill Share. He has also written for some of the industry’s most popular blogs like Sumo and SmartBlogger.
His earliest work was marketing a product on Kickstarter, which eventually raised $150,000, more than double the original funding goal. The product was also featured on prominent tech websites, including Engadget, CNET and Digital Trends.
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