Popularity comparison

Madonna vs David Bowie

Person Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 9, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Madonna is the most popular at 15.5, followed by David Bowie at 7.4. David Bowie has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 10.6. Madonna has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 31.2 during Jan 17 – Feb 15, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 8, 2026

MAMadonna15.568% · #96 in People

DBDavid Bowie7.432% · #347 in People

1-Year AverageDaily average

MAMadonna10.349% · #136 in People

DBDavid Bowie10.651% · #127 in People

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

MAMadonna31.253% · #890 in People · Jan 17 – Feb 15, 2023

DBDavid Bowie27.347% · #1,065 in People · Dec 20, 2020 – Jan 18, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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