how many number 1 hits did elvis presley have

June 28, 2026

Elvis Presley had 21 UK number-one singles overall, according to the Official Charts and corroborated chart histories.

Note on the U.S. charts

For the U.S. Billboard pop chart, the count is often given as 18 number-one hits in modern chart summaries, though some older references and counting methods vary.

Quick context

UK: 21 number ones.

U.S.: commonly cited as 18 number ones.

The difference comes from whether a source is counting UK singles, U.S. pop singles, re-releases, or how separate A-side/B-side and medley records are treated.