Popular Birthday Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]
Various birthday songs have been released and become popular not only in Japan but around the world.
This time, we’re introducing a ranked list of Western birthday songs that are popular worldwide—all at once!
Check out which songs people around the world use to celebrate birthdays.
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Western music artists for birthday songs (81–90)
Birthday GirlStormzy81rank/position
British top rapper Stormzy’s track “Birthday Girl” is a single released in September 2016—a warm song dedicated to his then-girlfriend in celebration of her birthday.
It stands out with a romantic, R&B-leaning sound that’s uncharacteristic for Stormzy, who is known for grime.
The lyrics gently encourage the birthday girl to fully enjoy her special day, soothing listeners’ hearts.
The piece beautifully conveys the protagonist’s desire to do everything he can for such an important day.
It’s a perfect song to celebrate the birthday of someone special.
Happy BirthdaySufjan Stevens82rank/position
Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, known for his emotional sound imbued with a religious atmosphere, has gained widespread popularity.
He is associated with the indie pop and chamber pop genres and was highly active in the 2000s.
A birthday song by him that I’d like to recommend is “Happy Birthday.” It became popular for its unique lyrics with religious undertones and its delicate, emotional sound.
BirthdayTaproot83rank/position
This is a song by the American hard rock band Taproot.
It has a powerful, heavy sound, but is characterized by solid melodies.
Even though it’s called a birthday, a birthday isn’t only about a person’s date of birth.
What is an anniversary or special day for you? I feel like this song speaks to that idea.
The Happy Happy Birthday SongThe Arrogant Worms84rank/position
This is a humor-packed birthday song by The Arrogant Worms, the comedy folk band Canada is proud of.
It hilariously captures the mixed feelings about having a birthday, blending satire and dark humor.
With a light, catchy melody, it conveys irony about getting older and the stiff formality of birthday parties, making it a track that’s sure to make listeners laugh.
Included on their album “C’est Cheese,” released in July 1995, this song has remained a fan favorite and one of the band’s signature pieces.
It’s recommended for anyone looking to bring a fresh twist to a tired birthday party or searching for a song that showcases a sharp sense of humor.
BirthdayThe Beatles85rank/position
The Beatles, a British rock band that was hugely active from the 1960s to the 1970s, are said to be the greatest band of the 20th century, having influenced contemporary music, and they are even featured in Japanese textbooks.
Indeed, they have had an enormous impact on commercial music.
The birthday song I’d like to recommend from them is “Birthday.” It’s famous as a song co-written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and it gained popularity for its catchy melody and lyrics.