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WATERLOO
Most Famous People Born in Waterloo, Canada
- Notable people
- 338
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1961
- Most distinctive
- Lacrosse 124.3×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Waterloo during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Waterloo Is Known For
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Hockey is Waterloo's biggest profession — 31% of all notables (106).
Waterloo over-indexes on lacrosse — 124.3× the global rate.
Waterloo under-produces football — only 0.6× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Waterloo's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Player Clear ×
0022 PLAYER
Sarah Pavan
Born 1986
0067 PLAYER
Michael McDonald (poker player)
Born 1989
0114 PLAYER
Ryan Smith (rugby union)
Born 1979
0154 PLAYER
Rebecca Pavan
Born 1990
0234 PLAYER
Jane Young
Born 1965
0295 PLAYER
Floyd Ziegler
Born 1958
0307 PLAYER
Alson Weber
1910 - 2005