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IQ 146 — What It Means & Famous People With This Score

Updated 2026-04-18 · Based on historical estimates and psychometric research
146
Gifted / Genius Level
Top 0.1082% · approximately 1 in 923

What Does an IQ of 146 Mean?

An IQ of 146 crosses the traditional "genius" threshold. Classified as "Gifted / Genius Level," this score is achieved by approximately 1 in 923 of the population. Individuals at this level typically excel in complex analytical thinking and creative endeavors.

At 146, cognitive ability is well above the 99th percentile. People at this level often gravitate toward fields requiring deep abstract thought — theoretical physics, pure mathematics, philosophy, or groundbreaking creative work.

Classification
Gifted
Percentile
99.89%
Std. Deviations
+3.1σ
Rarity
~1 in 923

Where IQ 146 Falls on the Bell Curve

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The highlighted area shows the percentage of the population scoring at or above IQ 146. The dashed line marks the exact position of this score on the normal distribution.

Famous People With an IQ of 146

There is 1 genius in our database with an estimated IQ of 146:

Akrit Jaswal
Nurpur · 1993

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About IQ Scores: IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores follow a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Historical IQ estimates for famous individuals are approximations based on their demonstrated achievements, not direct test results. These estimates should be considered illustrative rather than definitive.

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