Google has released its list of the most-searched personalities of 2025, revealing which global figures dominated online attention throughout the year.
The rankings are based on trillions of searches, with the list highlighting individuals who generated the biggest spikes in public interest.
American singer David Anthony Burke, widely known as D4vd, topped Google’s global search trends for 2025.
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His name surged across the internet in September after the body of a young girl, Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, was reportedly found in his car.
The incident sparked intense debate on social media, with many users questioning whether the singer had any involvement, as he was said to have been in a relationship with the girl before her death.
Investigations into the case are still ongoing, and D4vd remains under questioning by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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The controversy drove an enormous wave of online searches, making him the most-searched personality of the year.
In second place was Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar, who experienced massive global popularity following the success of his hit song Not Like Us.
His track remained a cultural moment throughout 2025, keeping him consistently high in search trends.
American TV host Jimmy Kimmel ranked third after he was taken off-air for making a controversial comment about Donald Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk.
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The suspension kept him at the center of public discussion for weeks.
Fourth on the list was Tyler Robinson, the suspected killer of Charlie Kirk, who is under arrest on charges of shooting and killing of the figure.
The high-profile case drew widespread online interest.
Catholic spiritual leader Pope Leo XIV secured the fifth position, with global attention focused on his decisions and statements throughout the year.
Rounding off the list, American football star Shedeur Sanders ranked sixth after a year filled with headline-making performances.
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In seventh place was Bianca Censori, the wife of rapper Kanye West, who continued to attract widespread global attention for her public appearances and fashion choices.
Newly elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani secured the eighth spot as his historic win and early policy decisions kept him in the spotlight.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg followed at number nine, remaining a prominent voice in debates throughout the year.
Sanae Takaichi, the Prime Minister of Japan, completed the top ten, drawing significant searches due to her leadership and key political developments in her country.
