Singers from Mexico

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Mexican Singers of all time. This list of famous Mexican Singers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Mexican Singers.

1. #1

   

   Vicente Fernández

   1940 - 2021

   HPI 64.4632 languages

   Mexican actor and singer of Ranchera music

2. #2

   

   Lila Downs

   b. 1968

   HPI 64.41110 languages

   Mexican American singer-songwriter

3. #3

   

   Thalía

   b. 1971

   HPI 63.5263 languages

   Mexican recording artist, songwriter and actress

4. #4

   

   Juan Gabriel

   1950 - 2016

   HPI 62.5531 languages

   Mexican recording artist; singer and songwriter

5. #5

   

   Jorge Negrete

   1910 - 1953

   HPI 61.0224 languages

   Mexican actor and singer

6. #6

   

   José Alfredo Jiménez

   1926 - 1973

   HPI 57.8616 languages

   Mexican singer and songwriter (1926–1973)

7. #7

   

   Paquita la del Barrio

   1946 - 2025

   HPI 57.5715 languages

   Paquita la del Barrio is most famous for her fiery ranchera songs that empower women and challenge machismo in Mexican culture. Surprisingly, she began her music career in her 30s after working as a domestic helper, adopting her stage name to reflect her humble roots. Her lasting legacy lies in pioneering feminist...Read moreShow less

   Paquita la del Barrio is most famous for her fiery ranchera songs that empower women and challenge machismo in Mexican culture. Surprisingly, she began her music career in her 30s after working as a domestic helper, adopting her stage name to reflect her humble roots. Her lasting legacy lies in pioneering feminist themes in music, inspiring generations of artists and advocating for women's rights across Latin America.

8. #8

   

   Paulina Rubio

   b. 1971

   HPI 55.7845 languages

   Mexican singer, actress, television music competition judge, hostess, model, and businesswoman

9. #9

   

   María Grever

   1885 - 1951

   HPI 55.5616 languages

   Mexican-American musician, songwriter, conductor

10. #10

    

    Alaska

    b. 1963

    HPI 53.0020 languages

    Spanish and Mexican singer, songwriter and actress