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Jay Leno

PersonBorn Apr 28, 1950 (age 76)New Rochelle, New York, USA

American television host and comedian (born 1950)

Person Rank
Jun 3, 2026
#3,077
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 3, 2026
1.8
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Jay Leno

James Douglas Muir Leno, born on April 28, 1950, is an American television host, writer, and comedian. Leno gained recognition through his stand-up comedy performances before becoming the host of NBC's The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009. Following this, he started his primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, which aired on NBC. Leno returned to hosting The Tonight Show in 2010 and ended his second tenure in 2014. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in the same year. Since 2014, Leno has hosted Jay Leno's Garage, a show focused on his car collection. In 2021, he began hosting the revival of You Bet Your Life. Leno also writes a column in Popular Mechanics and contributes articles on cars and automotive advice.

Rank#3,077
Buzz Score1.8
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Birthday1950
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Daily update · June 3, 2026

Jay Leno ranks #3,077 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.8. Jay Leno peaked at #3,155 of all time (Nov 14 - Dec 13, 2022). Jay Leno ranks #2,524 over the past 365 days.

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Jay Leno

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 3, 2026

Overall popularity
#3,077
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
10.3
#3,155Overall rank
Nov 14 - Dec 13, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
2.3
#2,524Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Jay Leno Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Jay Leno Top TV Shows
Jay Leno's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Self · 1 ep · 1968 – Present
21.1
2
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2009 – Present
10.3
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 2 ep · 1975 – Present
5.4
4
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.4
5
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.4
6
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 2 ep · 1975 – Present
5.4
7
Friends
Friends
Jay Leno (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1994 – 2004
5.0
8
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Jay Leno (voice) · 2 ep · 1989 – Present
4.7
9
Family Guy
Family Guy
Mayor Jay Leno (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
10
Family Guy
Family Guy
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
11
Family Guy
Family Guy
Jay Leno (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
12
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 4 ep · 2014 – Present
4.0
13
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 – Present
4.0
14
South Park
South Park
Jay Leno (voice) · 2 ep · 1997 – Present
3.0
15
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 1989 – 1998
2.8
16
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Colonel Contraction (voice) · 1 ep · 2007 – Present
2.5
17
Scrubs
Scrubs
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 2001 – 2010
2.3
18
Scrubs
Scrubs
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 2001 – 2010
2.3
19
The West Wing
The West Wing
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.1
20
Top Gear
Top Gear
Self · 1 ep · 2002 – Present
1.7
21
Entourage
Entourage
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 2004 – 2011
1.6
22
Frasier
Frasier
Don (voice) · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004
1.6
23
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Jay · 2 ep · 1991 – 1999
1.3
24
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Jay Leno · 2 ep · 1990 – 1996
1.1
25
The Nanny
The Nanny
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 1993 – 1999
1.1
26
Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Joe · 8 ep · 2011 – 2021
1.0
27
Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
2011 – 2021
1.0
28
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 – 1999
1.0
29
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.9
30
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self · 1 ep · 2007 – 2021
0.9
31
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Jay Leno · 1 ep · 2025 – Present
0.8
32
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
The Crimson Chin / Nega-Chin (voice) · 1 ep · 2001 – 2017
0.8
33
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Crimson Chin Doll (voice) · 1 ep · 2001 – 2017
0.8
34
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
The Crimson Chin (voice) · 7 ep · 2001 – 2017
0.8
35
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
The Crimson Chin / Self (voice) · 1 ep · 2001 – 2017
0.8
36
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
The Crimson Chin / The Nega-Chin (voice) · 3 ep · 2001 – 2017
0.8
37
Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
1976 – 1983
0.6
38
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest Host · 7 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.6
39
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 3 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.6
40
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 – 2026
0.6
41
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Jay Leno (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1996 – 2001
0.6
42
The View
The View
Self · 3 ep · 1997 – Present
0.5
43
Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – 2019
0.5
44
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 – Present
0.5
45
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · 5 ep · 2003 – Present
0.5
46
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Self · 2 ep · 2025 – Present
0.4
47
The Kominsky Method
The Kominsky Method
Self · 1 ep · 2018 – 2021
0.3
48
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Host · 2,643 ep · 1992 – 2013
0.3
49
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – 2023
0.3
50
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self · 1 ep · 2012 – 2019
0.3
51
The Osbournes
The Osbournes
Self · 1 ep · 2002 – 2005
0.2
52
Jay Leno's Garage
Jay Leno's Garage
Self - Host · 88 ep · 2015 – 2022
0.1
53
Arnold
Arnold
Self · 1 ep · 2023
0.0
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