Is Boris Johnson A-List?
NoB
No — Boris Johnson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2019
Becomes Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 2022
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Prime Minister
Ranking Timeline
1987D$0.01M
Journalism Career Begins
Starts as a journalist at The Times.
2001C▲$0.5M+$0.49M
Elected Member of Parliament
Enters politics as MP for Henley.
2008B▲$1M+$0.5M
Elected Mayor of London
Becomes Mayor of London, increasing his profile.
2012B$1.2M+$0.19999999999999996M
London Olympics Mayor
Oversees successful London Olympic Games.
2016B$1.5M+$0.30000000000000004M
Leads Brexit Campaign
Key figure in the successful Brexit campaign.
2019A▲$1.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Becomes Prime Minister
Appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
2022B▼$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns amidst political turmoil and scandal.
Last updated: February 23, 2026