Popularity comparison

David Bowie vs Whitney Houston

Person Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, David Bowie is the most popular at 7.2, followed by Whitney Houston at 5.6. David Bowie has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 10.7. Whitney Houston has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 47.6 during Apr 22 – May 21, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

DBDavid Bowie7.256% · #315 in People

WHWhitney Houston5.644% · #522 in People

1-Year AverageDaily average

DBDavid Bowie10.759% · #125 in People

WHWhitney Houston7.541% · #354 in People

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

DBDavid Bowie27.336% · #1,048 in People · Dec 20, 2020 – Jan 18, 2021

WHWhitney Houston47.664% · #458 in People · Apr 22 – May 21, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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