- Jan 1 He Kexin, Chinese gymnast (Olympic gold uneven bars, team 2008; World C'ship gold uneven bars 2009), born in Beijing, China
Derrick Henry (30 years old)
Jan 4 American NFL running back (Heisman Trophy 2015, U of Alabama; Pro Bowl 2019, Tennessee Titans), born in Yulee, Florida
- Jan 6 Jameis Winston, American NFL quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2013, Florida State; Pro Bowl 2015, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Bessemer, Alabama
- Jan 10 Faith Kipyegon, Kenyan athlete (Olympic gold women's 1,500m 2016, 20; World C'ship gold 2017), born in Bomet, Kenya
- Jan 15 Eric Dier, English football player (Tottenham, England), born in Cheltenham, England
- Jan 21 Laura Robson, British tennis player (Olympics mixed doubles silver 2012), born in Melbourne, Australia
About January 1994
How Old? 30 years old
Generation: Millennial
Leap Year: No