| 100% | GUYLOMBARDO | 11 | Big Band bandleader once known for his New Year's Eve show (2 wds.) |
| 39% | GORDONRAMSAY | 12 | British chef known for his temper, who appears as host or judge in shows like "MasterChef" and "Hell's Kitchen": 2 wds. |
| 37% | PHILCOLLINS | 11 | Known for his song "In the Air Tonight", this English singer led the rock band Genesis before going solo: 2 wds. |
| 37% | GORDONRAMSAY | 12 | Reality show host known for his explosive temper: 2 wds. |
| 36% | BALLDROP | 8 | New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square commonly referred to as the ___: 2 wds. |
| 35% | GUYLOMBARDO | 11 | Bandleader known as "Mr. New Year's Eve" |
| 34% | CONFETTI | 8 | New Year's Eve shower |
| 34% | PARTYHAT | 8 | Headwear worn at a New Year's Eve bash: 2 wds. |
| 33% | CHARLESDARWIN | 13 | British scientist known for his theory of evolution: 2 wds. |
| 33% | GREGORMENDEL | 12 | Pioneering biologist known for his work in genetics: 2 wds. |
| 33% | CHARLESDARWIN | 13 | Pioneering biologist known for his theory of evolution: 2 wds. |
| 33% | PHILIPWHEELER | 13 | Miami Dolphins linebacker known for his long hair: 2 wds. |
| 33% | SIGMUNDFREUD | 12 | Psychology pioneer known for his work in psychoanalysis: 2 wds. |
| 33% | GLENNMILLER | 11 | Big-band leader known for "In the Mood": 2 wds. |
| 33% | CHRISJOHNSON | 12 | Tennessee Titans running back known for his long hair: 2 wds. |
| 33% | TROYPOLAMALU | 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety known for his long hair: 2 wds. |
| 33% | MARCELDUCHAMP | 13 | Sculptor best known for his "readymade" sculptures like "Fountain": 2 wds. |
| 33% | SIMONCOWELL | 11 | An American Idol judge known for his cutting remarks: 2 wds. |
| 33% | OSCARPETERSON | 13 | Jazz pianist from Canada known for his 1950s trio: 2 wds. |
| 33% | DUKEELLINGTON | 13 | Big-band leader known for "Take the 'A' Train": 2 wds. |
| 33% | JIMMCKAY | 8 | Sportscaster best known for hosting ABC's "Wild World of Sports" for 37 years: 2 wds. |
| 33% | JOHNHANCOCK | 11 | Declaration of Independence signer who's known for his huge signature: 2 wds. |
| 33% | BILLYJOEL | 9 | American singer-songwriter known for his hit song "Piano Man": 2 wds. |
| 32% | BARTBAKER | 9 | YouTuber known for his parodies of hit songs like "Wrecking Ball": 2 wds. |
| 32% | RICHARDAVEDON | 13 | Photographer known for his fashion pictures in Vogue: 2 wds. |
| 32% | ROSE | 4 | ___ Parade, annual New Year's Day parade in California that is known for its floral-covered floats and marching bands |
| 32% | TOMMYJOHN | 9 | Pitcher who's known for his successful elbow surgery and played to age 46, in 1989: 2 wds. |
| 32% | PARTY | 5 | New Year's Eve celebration, for example |
| 32% | TIMESSQUARE | 11 | New Year's Eve spot, for many |
| 32% | REUNIONDINNER | 13 | Feast held on Chinese New Year's Eve (2 wds.) |