Famous Persons from Kajaani, Oulu, Finland
- Jonne Veteläinen - Born on July 12, 2000 - Ski jumper
- Arttu Mäkiaho - Born on September 16, 1997 - Nordic combined skier, and Ski jumper
- Matias Mustonen - Born on May 26, 1997 - Ice hockey player
- Amelie Blauberg - Born on December 28, 1996 - Television actor, and Actor
- Jenny Pitkänen - Born on October 13, 1995 - YouTuber, and Voice actor
- Tuukka Smura - Born on June 5, 1995 - Ice hockey player
- Tuomas Tolonen - Born on September 13, 1993 - Ice hockey player
- Saana Niskanen - Born on March 19, 1993 - Cross-country skier
- Riikka Karppinen - Born on November 19, 1991 - Pesäpallo player
- Henri Väyrynen - Born on October 16, 1991 - Pole vaulter
- Mikko Kemppainen - Born on August 25, 1989 - Pesäpallo player
- Jussi Makkonen - Born on June 6, 1989 - Ice hockey player
- Joonas Kemppainen - Born on April 7, 1988 - Ice hockey player
- Anne Kyllönen - Born on November 30, 1987 - Cross-country skier
- Jaakko Juuti - Born on August 13, 1987 - Association football player
- Tommi Leinonen - Born on May 14, 1987 - Ice hockey player
- Jarkko Hattunen - Born on January 22, 1987 - Ice hockey player
- Riku Nieminen - Born on November 1, 1986 - Television actor, Dancer, and Actor
- Veikko Karppinen - Born on January 30, 1986 - Ice hockey player
- Jonne Hattunen - Born on July 15, 1985 - Ice hockey player
- Aimo Huikka - Born on February 6, 1985 - Songwriter, Journalist, Musician, and Playwright
- Mika Ilkko - Born on September 13, 1984 - Pesäpallo player
- Heidi Kurkinen - Born on March 19, 1984 - Snowboarder
- Matti Heikkinen - Born on December 19, 1983 - Cross-country skier
- Markus Haverinen - Born on September 24, 1983 - Ice hockey player
- Heikki Koskelo - Born on May 4, 1983 - Singer
- Olli Malmivaara - Born on March 13, 1982 - Ice hockey player
- Antti Halonen - Born on February 2, 1982 - Ice hockey player
- Elina Salomäki - Born on October 19, 1981 - Volleyball coach, and Volleyball player
- Kasperi Heikkinen - Born on August 4, 1980 - Guitarist, and Musician
- Tuomo Karjalainen - Born on June 12, 1980 - Ice hockey player
- Kimmo Happo - Born on April 21, 1979 - Ice hockey player
- Kirsi Rautava - Born on June 22, 1978 - Snowboarder
- Outi Kettunen - Born on March 8, 1978 - Biathlete
- Lassi Ketola - Born on January 16, 1978 - Tennis player
- Paula Haapakoski - Born on February 3, 1977 - Orienteer, and Politician
- Marko Kemppainen - Born on July 13, 1976 - Sport shooter
- Laura Lindstedt - Born on May 1, 1976 - Literary scholar, Man of letters, and Writer - Finlandia Award | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Janne Heikkinen - Born on April 11, 1976 - Volleyball player
- Jarkko Meriläinen - Born on February 4, 1975 - Pesäpallo player
- Liisa Laurila - Born on March 1, 1974 - Swimmer
- Riikka Sirviö - Born on February 11, 1974 - Cross-country skier
- Laura Malmivaara - Born on October 26, 1973 - Blogger, Film actor, Model, Stage actor, Singer-songwriter, Photographer, and Actor
- Pia Ruuskanen - Born on September 4, 1972 - Speed skier
- Jukka Nevalainen - Born on May 27, 1970 - Pesäpallo player
- Marko Korhonen - Born on August 18, 1969 - Judoka
- Jorma Korhonen - Born on March 23, 1968 - Judoka
- Pekka Suorsa - Born on December 8, 1967 - Ski jumper
- Heli Syrjä - Born on November 27, 1967 - Judoka
- Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen - Born on April 30, 1966 - Medical researcher, Researcher, and Physician
- Timo Surkka - Born on April 22, 1966 - Writer, and Screenwriter (died: January 19, 2024)
- Timo Niemi - Born on March 16, 1966 - Amateur wrestler (died: January 19, 2024)
- Markku Karjalainen - Born on February 13, 1966 - Curler, and Wheelchair curler (died: January 19, 2024)
- Ari Tegelberg - Born on April 21, 1963 - Association football player (died: February 29, 2000)
- Markku Heikkinen - Born on June 12, 1962 - Ice hockey player (died: February 29, 2000)
- Jarmo Eskelinen - Born on May 17, 1962 - Boxer (died: February 29, 2000)
- Olli Huttunen - Born on August 4, 1960 - Association football player, and Association football coach - Hall of Fame of Finnish football (died: February 29, 2000)
- Rauno Lesonen - Born on October 4, 1959 - Futsal coach, and Association football player (died: February 29, 2000)
- Vaula Norrena - Born on August 24, 1959 - Entrepreneur, and Writer (died: February 29, 2000)
- Timo Kervinen - Born on September 29, 1957 - Varatuomari, Journalist, and Jurist (died: March 22, 2007)
- Jouko Karjalainen - Born on July 27, 1956 - Nordic combined skier, and Politician (died: March 22, 2007)
- Heikki Haapavaara - Born on March 26, 1956 - Non-fiction writer, and Journalist (died: August 26, 2019)
- Antti Zitting - Born on February 19, 1956 - Sports official, and Basketball player - Finnish Basketball Hall of Fame (died: August 26, 2019)
- Jaakko Kaukanen - Born on August 21, 1955 - Sports official, and Basketball player - Medal of Merit, in gold, of the Police | Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence | Medal of Merit of the Cadet Corps | Medal of merit of customs service | Cross of merit of Reservists’ association | Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards | Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star | Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Medal for Military Merits | Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (died: August 26, 2019)
- Sakari Kukko - Born on July 8, 1953 - Saxophonist, and Composer (died: August 26, 2019)
- Raimo Piirainen - Born on December 22, 1952 - Politician (died: August 26, 2019)
- Henrik Flöjt - Born on May 24, 1952 - Biathlete (died: September 26, 2005)
- Antti Leinonen - Born on August 8, 1951 - Non-fiction writer, and Photographer (died: September 26, 2005)
- Kari Palaste - Born on April 12, 1950 - Architect (died: September 26, 2005)
- Lauri Lajunen - Born on March 2, 1950 - University teacher, and Chemist (died: September 26, 2005)
- Kari Pekkonen - Born on July 28, 1946 - Politician (died: March 25, 2017)
- Helena Ranta - Born on June 11, 1946 - Dentist, and Scientist (died: March 25, 2017)
- Markku Sadelehto - Born on May 5, 1946 - Journalist (died: March 25, 2017)
- Liisa Enwald - Born on April 2, 1946 - Literary scholar, Essayist, Critic, Translator, Poet, and Writer - Kääntäjäkarhu | Eino Leino Prize (died: March 13, 2021)
- Petra Frey - Born on September 16, 1945 - Actor (died: March 13, 2021)
- Mikael Fränti - Born on November 7, 1944 - Film critic, and Journalist (died: September 8, 2015)
- Heikki Flöjt - Born on November 30, 1943 - Biathlete (died: September 30, 2000)
- Jussi Larnö - Born on January 30, 1943 - Musician, and Actor (died: September 30, 2000)
- Heikki Väisänen - Born on January 7, 1943 - Ski jumper (died: September 30, 2000)
- Esko Marttinen - Born on January 15, 1938 - Biathlete (died: September 30, 2000)
- Matti Paloheimo - Born on December 4, 1935 - Sailor (died: September 30, 2000)
- Ole Roos - Born on August 2, 1934 - Judge (died: January 18, 2000)
- Matti Koskela - Born on November 15, 1933 - Printmaker, Visual artist, Sculptor, and Painter (died: July 3, 2020)
- Totte Mannes - Born on March 15, 1933 - Painter (died: July 3, 2020)
- Otso Kukkonen - Born on July 12, 1928 - Journalist (died: May 18, 2021)
- Elina Hoffrén - Born on August 14, 1927 - Stage actor (died: September 17, 2020)
- Aarne Vehkonen - Born on July 16, 1927 - Weightlifter (died: March 29, 2011)
- Pentti H. Tikkanen - Born on March 9, 1927 - Novelist, and Military officer (died: December 13, 2006)
- Maija-Liisa Komulainen - Born on January 29, 1922 - Industrial designer (died: December 13, 2006)
- Kaarlo Mikkonen - Born on July 25, 1920 - Sculptor, and Photographer (died: January 1, 2001)
- Anna-Liisa Sysiharju - Born on June 7, 1919 - Professor (died: April 28, 2014)
- Sirkka Karppanen - Born on April 22, 1918 - Playwright (died: April 28, 2014)
- Laila Niemioja - Born on May 23, 1914 - Architect (died: June 19, 2001)
- Martti Paloheimo - Born on October 19, 1913 - Psychiatrist (died: June 29, 2002)
- Mirjam Tuominen - Born on April 19, 1913 - Writer - Tollander Award (died: July 31, 1967)
- Hellin Auvinen-Salmi - Born on March 13, 1911 - Theatre manager, and Actor (died: April 21, 1997)
- Aito Keravuori - Born on May 14, 1910 - Military personnel (died: August 4, 1998)
- Olavi Mäenpää - Born on March 31, 1908 - Military personnel (died: July 3, 1988)
- Ellen Sylvin - Born on December 15, 1903 - Actor (died: April 20, 1974)