9.9325° N, 84.0801° W
SAN JOSE
Most Famous People Born in San Jose, Costa Rica
- Notable people
- 553
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1958
- Most distinctive
- Model 8.4×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in San Jose during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What San Jose Is Known For
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Football is San Jose's biggest profession — 25% of all notables (137).
San Jose over-indexes on model — 8.4× the global rate.
San Jose under-produces actor — only 0.6× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of San Jose's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Swimmer Clear ×
0275 SWIMMER
Mario Montoya (swimmer)
Born 1989
0333 SWIMMER
Christal Clashing
Born 1989
0423 SWIMMER
Estebán Blanco
Born 1981
0450 SWIMMER
Marianela Quesada
Born 1988
0486 SWIMMER
María París
Born 1961
0493 SWIMMER
Luis Aguilar (swimmer)
Born 1952