Authors born in 1971
- Ami Vitale Photojournalist, 1971
- Amit Priyavadan Mehta Judge, 1971
- Amy B. Harris Screenwriter, 1971
- Amy King Poet, 1971
- Amy Locane Actress, 1971
- Amy Poehler Actress, 1971
- Ana Barbara Singer, 1971
- Ana Navarro Political Commentator, 1971
- Ana Ortiz Actress, 1971
- Andrea Mackris Producer, 1971
- Andrew Gurland Film Maker, 1971
- Andrew Kreisberg Screenwriter, 1971
- Andy Cole Football Player, 1971
- Andy Daly Actor, 1971
- Andy Jenkins Musician, 1971
- Andy Whitfield Actor, 1971
- Angela Kinsey Actress, 1971
- Angela Robinson Film Director, 1971
- Angie Martinez Rapper, 1971
- Ann Wolfe Boxer, 1971
- Anna Netrebko Opera Singer, 1971
- Annabeth Gish Actress, 1971
- Anne Elizabeth Moore Editor, 1971
- Anne Fortier Writer, 1971
- Annika Eva Ingegerd Kjærgaard Singer, 1971
- Anohni Singer, 1971
- Anthony Foxx Politician, 1971
- Anthony Hamilton Singer-Songwriter, 1971
- Anthony Howell Actor, 1971
- Anthony Macias Mixed Martial Artist, 1971
- Anthony Rapp Actor, 1971
- Antoine Wilson Novelist, 1971
- Antony Hegarty Singer, 1971
- Aphex Twin Musician, 1971
- Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Tennis Player, 1971
- Arnold Arre Writer, 1971
- Arnon Grunberg Writer, 1971
- Arthur Potts Dawson Chef, 1971
- Austin Peck Actor, 1971
- Barbara Jane Reyes Poet, 1971