Authors born in 1971
- Jake Busey Actor, 1971
- James Callis Actor, 1971
- James Hall Musician, 1971
- Jami Attenberg Writer, 1971
- Jamie Luner Actress, 1971
- Jared Leto Actor, 1971
- Jason Gann Actor, 1971
- Jason Giambi Baseball Player, 1971
- Jason Henderson Writer, 1971
- Jason Kilar Businessperson, 1971
- Jason Lewis Actor, 1971
- Jason Reece Drummer, 1971
- Jay DeMarcus Bassist, 1971
- Jay Harrington Actor, 1971
- Jeev Milkha Singh Golfer, 1971
- Jef I. Richards Educator, 1971
- Jeff Gordon Racecar Driver, 1971
- Jeff Kinney Cartoonist, 1971
- Jeffrey Pierce Actor, 1971
- Jenna Elfman Actress, 1971
- Jennifer A. Nielsen Author, 1971
- Jennifer Konner Director, 1971
- Jens Voigt Bicycle Racer, 1971
- Jeremy Allaire Entrepreneur, 1971
- Jeremy Renner Actor, 1971
- Jessalyn Gilsig Actress, 1971
- Jessica Livingston Author, 1971
- Jessica Seinfeld Author, 1971
- Jim Butcher Author, 1971
- Jim Rash Actor, 1971
- Jimi Westbrook Musician, 1971
- Jocko Willink Podcaster, 1971
- Joe Russo Director, 1971
- Joel McHale Comedian, 1971
- John 5 Guitarist, 1971
- John Boyne Novelist, 1971
- John Cassaday Writer, 1971
- John Hodgman Author, 1971
- John Ross Bowie Actor, 1971
- John Tiffany Theatre Director, 1971