Authors born in 1981
- Nicky Jam Singer, 1981
- Nicky Whelan Actress, 1981
- Nico Muhly Composer, 1981
- Nicole J. Georges Illustrator, 1981
- Nicole Richie Fashion Designer, 1981
- Nikolay Davydenko Tennis Player, 1981
- Nisio Isin Novelist, 1981
- O. T. Fagbenle Actor, 1981
- OJ da Juiceman Rapper, 1981
- Olubankole Wellington Singer, 1981
- Ottessa Moshfegh Writer, 1981
- Paloma Faith Film Actor, 1981
- Pam Dreyer Hockey Forward, 1981
- Paris Hilton Actress, 1981
- Patrick J. Adams Actor, 1981
- Paul Rust Actor, 1981
- Philip Rivers American Football Player, 1981
- Philip Winchester Actor, 1981
- Pitbull Rapper, 1981
- PJ Morton Musician, 1981
- Pranav Mistry Scientist, 1981
- Rachel Bilson Actress, 1981
- Rachel Grace Held Columnist, 1981
- Rachel Platten Singer-Songwriter, 1981
- Rachel Tucker Actress, 1981
- Rami Malek Actor, 1981
- Randy Wayne Actor, 1981
- Ray J Singer, 1981
- Ray William Johnson Actor, 1981
- Rekha Sharma Actress, 1981
- Ricky Whittle Actor, 1981
- Rinko Kikuchi Actress, 1981
- Roger Federer Tennis Player, 1981
- Rupert Friend Actor, 1981
- Ryan Trecartin Artist, 1981
- Samuel Eto'o Football Player, 1981
- Sandra Fluke Activist, 1981
- Sarah Harding Singer, 1981
- Saskia de Brauw Artist, 1981
- Scooter Braun Businessman, 1981