All 12 Zodiac Signs Ranked by Popularity

Written by Stina Garbis | Edited by Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: December 7, 2024 Fact Checked

Curious about where you or your friends rank in the celestial social standings? We’ve consulted the stars for you and have ranked how generally popular and well-loved each sign is. Just remember: regardless of rank, all 12 zodiac signs have something unique, special, and wonderful that they bring to the table—no sign is “worth more” or “better” because of how naturally sociable, friendly, and open they are.

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Leo

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Lively, vivacious Leo is always surrounded by lots of friends. Leo is a very friendly and generous sign. So, it’s no surprise that the lovely lion has secured the top spot on this list! Ruled by the Sun, Leo’s warm, friendly, and infectious energy naturally invites people in and encourages them to stick around.
- Date Ranges: July 23 - August 23
- Element: Fire
- Ruling Planet: Sun
- Most Compatible with: Aries, Sagittarius, Libra
- Leo even manages to rank high on some online popularity polls!
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Sagittarius

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Friendly and fun, the adventurous Sagittarius is the life of the party. Sagittarius loves being active and outdoors. As the unofficial rock star of the zodiac, the dynamic archer is constantly on the move and searching for their next adventure. Inspired and enraptured, people can’t help but follow this sign to see what comes next.
- Date Ranges: November 22 - December 21
- Element: Fire
- Ruling Planet: Jupiter
- Most Compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra

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Pisces

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Sensitive and compassionate, Pisces is loved by just about everyone. Known for their empathy and intuition, Pisces is always willing to offer a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. When you spend quality with the zodiac’s resident fish, you’re sure to feel heard, loved, and respected—no wonder Pisces has so many friends!
- Date Ranges: February 19 - March 20
- Element: Water
- Ruling Planet: Neptune
- Most Compatible with: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio

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Aries

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Bold, brave, and ready to face the world, Aries can always draw a crowd. They love to be the center of attention, and they’ll always go where they can find it. Aries is also known for being direct and independent, so they have no trouble surrounding themselves with a large group of friends and acquaintances.
- Date Ranges: March 21 - April 19
- Element: Fire
- Ruling Planet: Mars
- Most Compatible with: Leo, Gemini, Sagittarius

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Gemini

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The social Gemini has no trouble making lots of friends. Free-spirited and on-the-move, Geminis never like to be tied down to one place for too long. Still, with Gemini’s vibrant social instincts, you can always find this air sign surrounded by friends (whether that’s in person or in a group text).
- Date Ranges: May 21 - June 21
- Element: Air
- Ruling Planet: Mercury
- Most Compatible with: Libra, Leo, Aquarius

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Libra

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Harmonious Libra can blend in and vibe well with most people. Represented by the scales, Libra loves to be liked by everyone they meet. This air sign is great at keeping conversations laid-back, fun, and relaxed, which naturally draws people into their orbit.
- Date Ranges: September 23 - October 23
- Element: Air
- Ruling Planet: Venus
- Most Compatible with: Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo

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Aquarius

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Independent Aquarius has an infectious energy that invites people in. Aquarius has a strong sense of identity and purpose, which makes it easy for others to feel comfortable and relaxed around them. This air sign doesn’t have to try very hard to make friends, and they’re great at staying social and well-connected.
- Date Ranges: January 20 - February 18
- Element: Air
- Ruling Planet: Uranus
- Most Compatible with: Gemini, Sagittarius, Libra

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Taurus

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Steady and grounded, Taurus’s natural charm is great for making friends. Taurus tends to keep their social circle on the small side. Still, they love to hang out and have lots of fun with the people in that circle. Taurus’s steady and grounded energy is warm and inviting, and many people are eager to befriend the strong-willed bull.
- Date Ranges: April 20 - May 20
- Element: Earth
- Ruling Planet: Venus
- Most Compatible with: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

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Cancer

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Caring Cancer prioritizes close friendships over major popularity. Cancer is often known for being the “mom friend” of the zodiac, and often draws people in with their kind, emotional, and nurturing nature. The crab often focuses on a small number of close friendships rather than a large number of casual friendships, which places them lower on the list in terms of “popularity.”
- Date Ranges: June 22 - July 22
- Element: Water
- Ruling Planet: Moon
- Most Compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus

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Capricorn

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Hard-working Capricorn focuses on their goals—not their social status. Capricorns aren’t really worried about networking and are more than happy to socialize with the friends that they already have. The goat is deeply and fiercely loved by the people in their life, and that’s what matters most to them.
- Date Ranges: December 22 - January 19
- Element: Earth
- Ruling Planet: Saturn
- Most Compatible with: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio

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Virgo

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Virgos focus on finding authentic, long-lasting friendships. Virgos like to do things in a particular way, even if it goes against what’s popular or trendy. This earth sign may not fit the traditional mold of popularity, but Virgos have the most loving and loyal friends that a person could ask for because of their strong, uncompromising nature.
- Date Ranges: August 23 - September 22
- Element: Earth
- Ruling Planet: Mercury
- Most Compatible with: Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo

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Scorpio

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Scorpios value loyalty and privacy instead of popularity. Scorpios are really cautious and perceptive and tend to see a lot in people. Because of this, they only open up with people they really trust. Scorpios may not be “popular” in the traditional sense, but popularity doesn’t matter to them when they’re surrounded by trustworthy companions.
- Date Ranges: October 24 - November 21
- Element: Water
- Ruling Planet: Pluto
- Most Compatible with: Pisces, Capricorn, Cancer

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