The most popular
all-time people in America

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  1. 85%

    Albert Einstein

    Historical Figure
    The most popular and the 11th most famous all-time person
  2. 85%

    Abraham Lincoln

    Historical Figure
    The most popular and the 3rd most famous us president
  3. 84%

    Robin Williams

    Actor
    The 3rd most popular and the 40th most famous all-time person
  4. 83%

    Morgan Freeman

    Actor
    The most popular and the 3rd most famous contemporary actor
  5. 83%

    Betty White

    Actor
    The most popular and the 4th most famous contemporary actress
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  7. 80%

    Tom Hanks

    Actor
    The 2nd most popular and the 2nd most famous contemporary actor
  8. 79%

    Dr. Seuss

    Writer
    The 7th most popular and the 51st most famous all-time person
  9. 79%

    Denzel Washington

    Actor
    The 3rd most popular and the 23rd most famous contemporary actor
  10. 78%

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Artist
    The most popular and the most famous artist
  11. 78%

    George Washington

    Historical Figure
    The 2nd most popular and the 4th most famous us president