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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: Swimmer Clear ×
0069 SWIMMER
Mike West (swimmer)
Born 1964
0166 SWIMMER
Laura Nicholls (swimmer)
Born 1978
0245 SWIMMER
Christopher Chalmers
Born 1967
0291 SWIMMER
Dave Heinbuch
Born 1955
0298 SWIMMER
Debbie Bengtson
Born 1957
0300 SWIMMER
James Hett
Born 1958