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 with birthday songs (1–10)
Birthday PartyAJR8rank/position
A quirky birthday song by AJR, a trio of brothers based in New York.
They’re known for their DIY style of crafting global hits right from their living room.
This track appears on their April 2019 album Neotheater.
Sung from the perspective of a newborn baby, it captivates with a unique worldview that blends anticipation and irony about the world they’re about to face.
It brilliantly fuses a distinctive sound—sampling a piece used in a David Lynch film—with a catchy pop melody.
Perfect for those who find standard celebration songs a bit bland or want to spice up a party with something offbeat.
Why not gift it to a music-loving friend as a dose of black humor?
Happy Birthday NicolaAll Seeing I9rank/position
All Seeing I is a British electronic music group.
They have produced remixes for many artists, including the rock band Pulp.
The lyrics of this song were written by Pulp’s frontman, Jarvis Cocker.
BirthdayAll Time Low10rank/position
All Time Low, the popular pop-punk band, released “Birthday” in 2018—a sweet and cute birthday song that’s perfect for celebrating a special day.
The lyrics express deep desire and affection for a loved one through the metaphor of “needing you like a birthday cake,” making it irresistibly romantic.
True to the band’s style, the emotional lyrics match perfectly with the upbeat pop-rock sound, making this track an ideal gift to liven up a special someone’s birthday party.
The song also made waves for a clever gesture in which the band surprised fans by sending a link to the track along with a birthday cake on their birthdays.
It’s a highly recommended English-language birthday song that people of all ages can enjoy.
Western music artists for birthday songs (11–20)
Happy Birthday To My MammyBaby’s Gang11rank/position
The Italian music group Babies Gang.
The members are children, and the group is characterized by its distinctive melodies.
The pure, nursery rhyme–like tunes and the children’s chorus enhance the birthday song vibe.
For some reason, it seems to be strangely addictive for many people.
Love Generation (feat. Gary Pine)Bob Sinclar12rank/position
Bob Sinclar is a world-famous house music DJ from France.
In addition to classic house, he has produced many reggae-influenced sounds, such as reggae fusion and ragamuffin.
His 2005 release, “Love Generation (feat.
Gary Pine),” was used as one of the theme songs for the FIFA World Cup.
It’s recommended for those who want to listen to a refreshing birthday song!
Happy BirthdayFlipsyde13rank/position
Flipsyde’s “Happy Birthday” is a track with a profound message, not just a celebratory song.
Released on December 27, 2005, it centers on complex emotions directed toward a future child lost to abortion, and its lyrics—expressing regret and love that are hard to put into words—powerfully resonate with listeners.
While it may be a bit heavy for a party, it’s a meaningful piece that prompts us to reflect on pivotal moments in life and consider what truly matters to us.
For a loved one’s birthday, why not listen to a celebratory song from a different perspective?
Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend)Kygo14rank/position
A collaboration between Norway-born Kygo and American singer-songwriter John Legend.
As the title suggests, “Happy Birthday (ft.
John Legend)” is a catchy birthday song to give to someone special.
Its pleasant melody, appealing to all listeners, leaves a strong impression.