Authors Born on January 7
- Nicholson Baker Novelist, 1957
- Nick Arrojo Hairdresser, 1966
- Nico Santos Singer-Songwriter, 1993
- Nicolas Cage Actor, 1964
- Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide "Tosin" Abasi Musician, 1983
- Rand Paul Politician, 1963
- Ruth Negga Actress, 1982
- Sadako Sasaki Artist, 1943
- Vance McAllister Politician, 1974
- William Edward Hickson Writer, 1803
- William Peter Blatty Writer, 1928
- Wintley Phipps Singer, 195
- Wrabel Musician, 1989
- Yasmin Ahmad Writer, 1958
- Zora Neale Hurston Anthropologist, 1891