Authors born in 1951
- Wiley Miller Cartoonist, 1951
- William K. Black Lawyer, 1951
- William Katt Actor, 1951
- William McDonough Architect, 1951
- Willie Herron Singer, 1951
- Wolfgang Beltracchi Artist, 1951
- Wolfgang Petry Musician, 1951
- Yakov Smirnoff Comedian, 1951
- Yasumasa Morimura Artist, 1951
- Z'EV Poet, 1951
- Zalmay Khalilzad Diplomat, 1951
- Zeenat Aman Actress, 1951
- Zhang Yimou Film Director, 1951
- Ziauddin Sardar Scholar, 1951