John Lennon

About John Lennon

John Lennon (1940-1980) holds a significant place in cultural history, primarily as a co-founder, singer, and songwriter for The Beatles, arguably the most influential music group of all time. His legacy extends beyond pop music into cultural commentary and activism, contributing to his Historical Popularity Index (HPI) rank of #591 among major historical figures.

In terms of modern digital attention, Lennon receives 4.2 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This level of interest places him in a state of 'overattention' relative to his historical standing, indicated by an Attention Gap of +12x, suggesting his cultural footprint still vastly outweighs his formal historical rank, especially when compared to figures like Antoni Gaudí (#260 importance) who garner significantly less online traffic.

While his overall attention is high, the year-over-year trend shows a modest decline of -4.6%, though his recent momentum between Q1 and Q3 2025 was strong at +23%, indicating sporadic spikes in contemporary interest.