List of covers of ''Time'' magazine

Below are lists by decade of people appearing on the cover of Time magazine. Time was first published in 1923. As Time became established as one of the United States' leading newsmagazines, an appearance on the cover of Time became an indicator of a person's notability, fame or notoriety.

Lists

• 1923–29
• 1930–39
• 1940–49
• 1950–59
• 1960–69
• 1970–79
• 1980–89
• 1990–99
• 2000–09
• 2010–19