40.9156° N, 74.1631° W
PATERSON
Most Famous People Born in Paterson, United States
- Notable people
- 331
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1941
- Most distinctive
- Baseball 5.8×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Paterson during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Paterson Is Known For
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Politician is Paterson's biggest profession — 10% of all notables (33).
Paterson over-indexes on baseball — 5.8× the global rate.
Paterson under-produces football — only 0.7× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Paterson's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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Victor Cruz (American football)
Born 1986
Greg Olsen (American football)
Born 1985
Essence Carson
Born 1986
Jemal Johnson
Born 1985
Darryl Watkins
Born 1984
Kendall Holt
Born 1981
Mike Adams (safety)
Born 1981
Anthony Davis (offensive tackle, born 1980)
Born 1980
Doug Herzog
Born 1988
Gerald Hayes
Born 1980
T. J. Hill
Born 1980
Mark Brown (linebacker, born 1980)
Born 1980
Gemar Mills
Born 1982
Teya Wright
Born 1985