More than 32,000 songs have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 in the chart’s history. Of those, 1,192 have reached No. 1 (through the chart dated May 30, 2026) — less than 4%.
Rarer still is returning to the summit again and again. Only 12 artists have scored 10 or more Hot 100 No. 1s in their career — an elite group comprising 10 solo acts and two groups. The Beatles stand alone at the top, with 20 No. 1 hits. The band has led all acts since 1965, when it surpassed Elvis Presley for the record.
Presley, who’s notably absent from the 10-No. 1 club, scored seven No. 1s in the Hot 100 era. Because his breakthrough predated the chart’s Aug. 4, 1958, launch, several of his signature smashes — including “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock” — arrived before the Hot 100 existed. In the Hot 100 era, however, he ruled with “A Big Hunk O’ Love,” “Stuck on You,” “It’s Now or Never,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” “Surrender,” “Good Luck Charm” and “Suspicious Minds.”
Just outside the double-digit tier: Ariana Grande, Bee Gees, Beyoncé, Elton John, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney (solo and with Wings) and Usher have all earned nine No. 1s, while Justin Bieber, George Michael (excluding two billed solely to Wham!) and The Rolling Stones have eight apiece.
Here are the 12 artists who have earned 10 or more No. 1 hits on the Hot 100:
Title, Weeks at No. 1, Peak Date
