Authors Born on January 31
- Adolph Alfred "Al" Taubman Businessman, 1924
- Akbar Ganji Journalist, 1960
- Alan Lomax Folklorist, 1915
- Albert Goldbarth Poet, 1948
- Alexander Balmain Bruce Theologian, 1831
- Alexey Miller Businessman, 1962
- Alva Myrdal Sociologist, 1902
- Amelia Fiona "Minnie" Driver Actress, 1970
- Amy Jackson Actress, 1992
- Andre Balazs Businessman, 1957
- Andrew Himes Author, 1950
- Anna Silk Actress, 1974
- Anthony LaPaglia Actor, 1959
- Beatrix of the Netherlands Head Of State, 1938
- Benjamin Hooks Leader, 1925
- Benoîte Groult Journalist, 1920
- Bernard Barton Poet, 1784
- Betty Parsons Artist, 1900
- Bill Huizenga Politician, 1969
- Bishop Noel Jones Pastor, 1950
- Bobby Hackett Musician, 1915
- Bobby Moynihan Actor, 1977
- Buddy Rice Racecar Driver, 1976
- Carol Channing Actress, 1921
- Chad Channing Drummer, 1967
- Charlie Musselwhite Composer, 1944
- Christopher Nissen Singer, 1992
- Craig Coleman Football Player, 1963
- Cyril Kamar Singer-Songwriter, 1980
- Daniel Tammet Essayist, 1979
- David Plotz Journalist, 1970
- Daya Mata Writer, 1914
- Denise Fleming Illustrator, 1950
- Derek Jarman Film Director, 1942
- Dutch Ruppersberger Politician, 1946
- Eddie Cantor Singer, 1892
- Elizabeth Armstrong Athlete, 1983
- Ernie Banks Baseball Player, 1931
- Eva Hart Author, 1905
- Eva Mozes Kor Activist, 1934