Authors born in 1971
- Mats Sundin Ice Hockey Player, 1971
- Matt Berninger Singer-Songwriter, 1971
- Matt Starr Drummer, 1971
- Matt Stone Actor, 1971
- Matthew Hayden Cricketer, 1971
- Matthew Vaughn Film Producer, 1971
- Matthew Williamson Fashion Designer, 1971
- Max Beesley Actor, 1971
- Max Casella Actor, 1971
- Max Martin Songwriter, 1971
- Megan Abbott Author, 1971
- Megyn Price Actress, 1971
- Melissa de la Cruz Author, 1971
- Melissa Peterman Actress, 1971
- Meta Golding Actress, 1971
- MF DOOM Rapper, 1971
- Michael Burry Physician, 1971
- Michael C. Hall Actor, 1971
- Michael Ian Black Comedian, 1971
- Michael Malone Basketball Coach, 1971
- Michael Strahan Football Player, 1971
- Michaela Watkins Actress, 1971
- Michelle Gagnon Novelist, 1971
- Michelle Tea Author, 1971
- Mickalene Thomas Artist, 1971
- Mike Lee Politician, 1971
- Mike Wengren Musician, 1971
- Mikey Welsh Artist, 1971
- Miriam Shor Actress, 1971
- Missy Elliott Rapper, 1971
- Mohsin Hamid Novelist, 1971
- Monica Potter Actress, 1971
- Monique Lhuillier Fashion Designer, 1971
- Murray Bartlett Actor, 1971
- Naka Drotske Rugby Union Player, 1971
- Nancy Lublin Businessperson, 1971
- Naoko Mori Actress, 1971
- Natalie Grant Singer, 1971
- Nate Berkus Television Presenter, 1971
- Nate Kenyon Author, 1971