Popularity comparison

Madonna vs David Bowie

Person Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Madonna is the most popular at 9.8, followed by David Bowie at 7.2. David Bowie has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 10.7. Madonna has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 31.2 during Jan 17 – Feb 15, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

MAMadonna9.858% · #163 in People

DBDavid Bowie7.242% · #315 in People

1-Year AverageDaily average

MAMadonna10.149% · #153 in People

DBDavid Bowie10.751% · #125 in People

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

MAMadonna31.253% · #878 in People · Jan 17 – Feb 15, 2023

DBDavid Bowie27.347% · #1,048 in People · Dec 20, 2020 – Jan 18, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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