Authors born in 1961
- Mary Bono Politician, 1961
- Mary Dillon Businesswoman, 1961
- Mary Docter 1961
- Mary Page Keller Actress, 1961
- Matt Cartwright Politician, 1961
- Maxi Priest Vocalist, 1961
- Meg Ryan Actress, 1961
- Melissa Bank Author, 1961
- Melissa Etheridge Singer-Songwriter, 1961
- Michael Azerrad Author, 1961
- Michael Dunleavy Politician, 1961
- Michael J. Fox Actor, 1961
- Michael O'Leary Businessman, 1961
- Michael Ramirez Cartoonist, 1961
- Michael Spiller Cinematographer, 1961
- Michael Winterbottom Film Maker, 1961
- Michel Martelly Politician, 1961
- Miguel Nicolelis Scientist, 1961
- Mike Lindell Founder, 1961
- Mike Ross Businessman, 1961
- Mitch Gaylord Gymnast, 1961
- Mitch Malloy Singer-Songwriter, 1961
- Nadia Comaneci Athlete, 1961
- Nancy Travis Film Actor, 1961
- Nancy Werlin Writer, 1961
- Narciso Rodriguez Fashion Designer, 1961
- Nastassja Kinski Actress, 1961
- Neal Asher Writer, 1961
- Neil Buchanan Television Presenter, 1961
- Neil Fox Radio Dj, 1961
- Nick Cohen Journalist, 1961
- Nick Heyward Singer-Songwriter, 1961
- Nick Willing Director, 1961
- Nicky Campbell Television Presenter, 1961
- Nicky Wilshire Boxer, 1961
- Nicola Morgan Author, 1961
- Nicolas Berggruen Philanthropist, 1961
- Niels Arden Oplev Writer, 1961
- Nigel Melville Rugby Union Player, 1961
- Nigel Pulsford Musician, 1961