Authors born in 1981
- M. Shadows Singer, 1981
- Maggie Stiefvater Writer, 1981
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni Athlete, 1981
- Majandra Delfino Actress, 1981
- Marques Houston Singer, 1981
- Mary Beth Patterson Singer, 1981
- Matt Emmons Shooter, 1981
- Matt Ryan Actor, 1981
- Matthew Charles Sanders Singer, 1981
- Matthew Continetti Journalist, 1981
- Matthew Yglesias Blogger, 1981
- Meagan Good Actor, 1981
- Megan Hilty Actress, 1981
- Meghan Markle Actress, 1981
- Melanie Thierry Actress, 1981
- Melina Matsoukas Director, 1981
- Michael Fishman Actor, 1981
- Michael Mando Actor, 1981
- Michael Pitt Actor, 1981
- Michael Rady Actor, 1981
- Michelle Dockery Actress, 1981
- Michiel Huisman Actor, 1981
- Mike Donehey Singer, 1981
- Mike Schultz Snowboarder, 1981
- Miru Kim Artist, 1981
- Mona Singh Actress, 1981
- Moran Atias Actress, 1981
- Narayanan Krishnan Chef, 1981
- Nasim Pedrad Actress, 1981
- Nasri Singer, 1981
- Natalie Horler Singer, 1981
- Natalie Portman Actress, 1981
- Natasha Bedingfield Singer-Songwriter, 1981
- Nate Burleson Football Player, 1981
- Nathan Connolly Musician, 1981
- Ned Vizzini Writer, 1981
- Nemanja Vidic Football Player, 1981
- Nguyen Viet Thang Football Player, 1981
- Nicholas Thorburn Musician, 1981
- Nick Valensi Guitarist, 1981