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.
Playlist
| Western music artists with birthday songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Ratchet Happy BirthdayDrake |  play_arrow | A celebratory song imbued with Drake’s signature languid vibe |
| 2 | 22Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift "22" |
| 3 | BirthdayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s celebratory song |
| 4 | Happy Birthday NicolaAll Seeing I |  play_arrow | British electronic music group |
| 5 | BirthdayAll Time Low |  play_arrow | A tender song that colors a birthday |
| 6 | Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors |  play_arrow | Introducing American Authors' signature songs |
| 7 | Teenage DreamOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A ballad about the anxieties of becoming an adult |
| 8 | BirthdaySelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Selena Gomez’s birthday song |
| 9 | Birthday MorningThe Association |  play_arrow | From California, a popular band of the ’60s |
| 10 | Unhappy BirthdayThe Smiths |  play_arrow | Rock band, lonely birthday song |
| 11 | Birthday PartyAJR |  play_arrow | AJR's Unusual Birthday Song |
| 12 | Happy Birthday To My MammyBaby’s Gang |  play_arrow | Addictive music from a kids' group |
| 13 | Love Generation (feat. Gary Pine)Bob Sinclar |  play_arrow | The classic hit by house DJ Bob Sinclar |
| 14 | Happy BirthdayFlipsyde |  play_arrow | The pain of abortion, love and regret for the child I lost |
| 15 | On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Imagine Dragons' signature song is popular worldwide. |
| 16 | Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend)Kygo |  play_arrow | A catchy birthday song to give to someone special |
| 17 | Birthday GirlLizzo |  play_arrow | Introduction to Lizzo’s song “Birthday Girl” |
| 18 | Happy BirthdayLoretta Lynn |  play_arrow | Loretta Lynn's Birthday Song, Breakup Song |
| 19 | Happy Birthday, JohnnySt. Vincent |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song portraying friendship, loss, and self-destruction |
| 20 | Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s classic song wishing for peace |
| 21 | Happy, Happy Birthday BabyThe Tune Weavers |  play_arrow | A classic song from the 1950s that sings of the pain of a breakup |
| 22 | What’s My Age Again?blink-182 |  play_arrow | Blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” |
| 23 | It’s My Birthdaywill.i.am, Cody Wise |  play_arrow | The perfect song for a birthday: “It’s My Birthday” |
| 24 | Happy Birthday to You |  play_arrow | History of the Happy Birthday song |
| 25 | Birthday Song ft. Kanye West2 Chainz |  play_arrow | 2 Chainz’s birthday song hit |
| 26 | In Da Club50 Cent |  play_arrow | 50 Cent, a multitalented rapper and entrepreneur |
| 27 | Happy BirthdayAltered Images |  play_arrow | A bright and cute classic song to celebrate a birthday |
| 28 | BirthdayAnne-Marie |  play_arrow | Noticed Ed Sheeran even before his debut |
| 29 | Here’s to Never Growing UpAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s Youthful Rock |
| 30 | Happy Birthday BluesB.B. King |  play_arrow | A blues song that showcases B.B. King's unique personality |
| 31 | Birthday SongBen Lee |  play_arrow | A gentle acoustic-guitar-playing singer |
| 32 | BirthdayBlur |  play_arrow | The appeal of the British rock band Blur |
| 33 | Happy BirthdayBusy Signal |  play_arrow | From Jamaica: a birthday song that celebrates life |
| 34 | Safe And SoundCapital Cities |  play_arrow | Capital Cities' smash hit |
| 35 | IffyChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown party song |
| 36 | The Birthday SongCorrinne May |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates a birthday with warm vocals |
| 37 | Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)DJ Snake |  play_arrow | DJ Snake’s EDM, light and easy to listen to |
| 38 | BirthdayDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | Destiny's Child's birthday song |
| 39 | BirthdayDisclosure, Kehlani, Syd |  play_arrow | A grown-up love song about hesitating to reach out on an ex-lover's birthday |
| 40 | Happy BirthdayDJ Bobo |  play_arrow | A festive, glamorous piece perfect for celebrations |
| 41 | Be FaithfulFatman Scoop |  play_arrow | A legendary song that gets the party going |
| 42 | BirthdayFlo Rida & Rick Ross |  play_arrow | Enjoy every day with cake. |
| 43 | We Got The WorldIcona pop |  play_arrow | A song by a Swedish electro duo |
| 44 | Birthday SexJeremih |  play_arrow | Jeremih’s signature song “Birthday Sex” |
| 45 | Happy BirthdayJimi Hendrix |  play_arrow | Jimi Hendrix’s birthday song |
| 46 | BIRTHDAY DANCEJosh Levi |  play_arrow | An R&B dance song celebrating a birthday |
| 47 | We Are Your Friends – Justice Vs SimianJustice |  play_arrow | A masterpiece is born from the collaborative track by the electronic music duo |
| 48 | Hold TightJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | An emotional, dark R&B love song |
| 49 | BirthdayKings Of Leon |  play_arrow | Birthday Love Song by Kings of Leon |
| 50 | CelebrationKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Kool & the Gang |
| 51 | Just DanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga's early hit song 'Just Dance' |
| 52 | Big MamaLatto |  play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays the duality of a skilled rapper |
| 53 | Happy BirthdayLenny Kravitz |  play_arrow | Lenny Kravitz’s musical world |
| 54 | It’s My PartyLesley Gore |  play_arrow | Lesley Gore’s big heartbreak hit on her birthday |
| 55 | Get Low (feat. Ying Yang Twins)Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz |  play_arrow | Set the entire United States abuzz with Crank’s smash hit |
| 56 | Birthday Dress（featuring Matthew Koma）Lil Playy |  play_arrow | A special day celebrated in a birthday dress |
| 57 | It’s Your BirthdayLuke |  play_arrow | A catchy song to celebrate a birthday |
| 58 | B-Day SongMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s happy birthday song, a collaboration with M.I.A. |
| 59 | Happy Birthday And Thanks For The MemoriesMarilyn Monroe |  play_arrow | Marilyn sings a birthday song |
| 60 | Lisa It’s Your BirthdayMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A birthday song for Lisa with lyrics by Michael |
| 61 | BirthdayMigos |  play_arrow | Migos’s birthday celebration song |
| 62 | Happy Birthday to YouMildred J. Hill, Patty Smith Hill |  play_arrow | An inspiring story of a birthday song |
| 63 | We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus draws attention with provocative music |
| 64 | Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)Moby |  play_arrow | The bittersweet, quiet air on the eve of a birthday. |
| 65 | Happy BirthdayMode Selector |  play_arrow | Experimental music of the mode selector |
| 66 | It’s My BirthdayMya |  play_arrow | Mya is an actress and singer, and a Grammy Award–winning vocalist. |
| 67 | New Happy Birthday SongNOFX |  play_arrow | A melodic NOFX birthday song |
| 68 | Happy Birthday, Sweet SixteenNeil Sedaka |  play_arrow | A classic birthday song. A masterpiece that portrays the growth and budding romance of a 16-year-old. |
| 69 | Happy BirthdayNew Kids On The Block |  play_arrow | New Kids on the Block’s birthday song |
| 70 | Pink BirthdayNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | A song celebrating Nicki Minaj’s birthday |
| 71 | It’s Your BirthdayNow United |  play_arrow | A pop song to enjoy your birthday to the fullest |
| 72 | Raise Your GlassP!nk |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates being yourself beyond society's boundaries |
| 73 | Birthday SpecialPeter Hammill |  play_arrow | Progressive rock vocalist and writer |
| 74 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Multitalented musician Pharrell and his global hit song “Happy” |
| 75 | Happy Birthday in the SkyPlacebo |  play_arrow | Placebo announces a song about profound grief |
| 76 | It’s Your BirthdayR. Kelly |  play_arrow | R. Kelly is an influential artist. |
| 77 | Cheers (Drink To That)Rihanna |  play_arrow | Celebrate with the party anthem “Cheers”! |
| 78 | Having A PartyRod Stewart |  play_arrow | Rod Stewart’s reinterpretation of Sam Cooke’s classic |
| 79 | BIRTHDAYSaweetie, YG & Tyga |  play_arrow | Three rappers deliver a lavish birthday party track |
| 80 | AmazingSeal |  play_arrow | Seal's diverse music and captivating voice |
| 81 | It’s My BirthdaySexyy Red |  play_arrow | A powerful hip-hop track to celebrate a birthday |
| 82 | We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE |  play_arrow | A disco-style ode to family love, Sister Sledge’s classic |
| 83 | Happy BirthdaySteppenwolf |  play_arrow | The trajectory of the rock band Steppenwolf |
| 84 | Birthday GirlStormzy |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song celebrating Stormzy’s birthday |
| 85 | Happy BirthdaySufjan Stevens |  play_arrow | A master of indie music imbued with religiosity |
| 86 | BirthdayTaproot |  play_arrow | A moving song that cherishes special days |
| 87 | The Happy Happy Birthday SongThe Arrogant Worms |  play_arrow | Express a birthday song with satire and humor |
| 88 | BirthdayThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles are the most influential band of the 20th century. |
| 89 | Happy BirthdayThe Click Five |  play_arrow | The Click Five’s bittersweet celebration song |
| 90 | I Want A Boy For My BirthdayThe Cookies |  play_arrow | R&B girl groups of the 1950s and 1960s |
| 91 | 16 CandlesThe Crests |  play_arrow | A moving song to celebrate a 16th birthday |
| 92 | BIRTHDAYThe Lumineers |  play_arrow | Love and empathy conveyed by a folk-style classic |
| 93 | BirthdayThe Sugarcubes |  play_arrow | The Sugarcubes’ experimental classic, Björk |
| 94 | OlderThey Might Be Giants |  play_arrow | The unique musical rock band, the birthday song 'Older' |
| 95 | Happy BirthdayTiny Moving Parts |  play_arrow | An emo rock brother band bringing energy to music |
| 96 | BirthdayTwista |  play_arrow | Twista's birthday song 'Birthday' |
| 97 | BirthdayUsher x Zaytoven |  play_arrow | A festive song celebrating Usher’s 40th birthday |
| 98 | Happy BirthdayWeird Al |  play_arrow | A birthday song sung by a superstar of parody music |
| 99 | Birthday SongWendy Shay |  play_arrow | A celebratory song for a 24th birthday from Ghana |
| 100 | Happy Birthdayein Metal-Ständchen |  play_arrow | Heavy metal-style birthday song, surprise celebration |