- May 1 Rema [Divine Ikubor], Nigerian rapper (Calm Down), born in Benin City, Nigeria
- May 2 Angel Sy, Filipina child actor, born in Bulacan, Philippines
- May 2 Thomas Dean, British swimmer (Olympic gold men's 200m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay), born in London, England
- May 12 Sedona Prince, American basketball player (who highlighted gender inequality in US women's basketball), born in Hemet, California
- May 31 Gable Steveson, American wrestler (Olympic Gold freestyle 2020), born in Apple Valley, Minnesota
About May 2000
How Old? 22 years old
Generation: Generation Z
Leap Year: Yes