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- Pope Leo XIV is 2/1 favourite to top Google’s “Year in Search” People list for 2025
- Donald Trump and Bianca Censori follow in the betting amid global interest in politics and celebrity
- Market will resolve according to Google’s official Year in Search hub, expected this December
Pope Leo XIV Favourite to Top Google Searches in 2025
We’re just weeks away from Google revealing its Year in Search 2025 and the race is on in the betting markets for who will be crowned the most searched person on the planet.
Currently leading the way is a name few expected when the year began.
Pope Leo XIV, who is priced at 2/1 to finish the year as the #1 most searched individual globally according to Google’s official Year in Search rankings, looks to have a strong chance according to the market.
Many betting sites now see Leo XIV as the standout to top the rankings, with odds slashed from 6/1 when he took over to 2/1 favourite.
Most Searched Person on Google 2025 Betting Odds
| Most Searched Person on Google 2025 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Leo XIV | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Donald Trump | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Bianca Censori | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Kendrick Lamar | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Elon Musk | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Jimmy Kimmel | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Charlie Kirk | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Taylor Swift | 16/1 | 5.9% |
How the Market is Decided
This market will be settled using the official Google “Year in Search” list.
To determine the #1 most searched person of 2025, punters and analysts should navigate to:
Global → Trending → People (2025 page, once released in December)
This annual list is seen as the definitive source for global search trends, ranking individuals by spike in search interest compared to the previous year.
Why Pope Leo XIV Is the Betting Favourite
Pope Leo XIV, elected earlier this year following Pope Francis’s death, has become an overnight global figure.
His modern papal style and regular headlines across both secular and religious media have helped fuel his surge in global search activity throughout 2025.
While Pope Leo XIV leads the market, Donald Trump (6/1) remains a major contender.
Trump’s constant news cycle appearances keep him high on Google radar.
If legal or political drama intensifies, his odds could shorten further.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift (16/1), a past search leader, could re-emerge depending on tour developments or new releases.
