Thomas Boberg (born May 5, 1960) Danish poet
Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Jane Cochran) (born May 5, 1864) – U.S. journalist
Soren Kierkegaard (born May 5, 1813) Danish philosopher
Tammy Wynette (Virginia Wynette Pugh) (born May 5, 1942) – U.S. country music singer, songwriter