Notable Residents and Natives
- Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore Orioles legend, grew up in Aberdeen and was a student at Aberdeen High School.
- Billy Ripken, former Oriole and brother of Cal Ripken Jr.
- Michael D. Griffin, head administrator of NASA
- Jai Lewis, College basketball player (George Mason Patriots).
- E. J. Henderson, Minnesota Viking football player, former Maryland Terrapin.
- Erin Henderson, Minnesota Viking football player, former Maryland Terrapin,
- Richard Slutzky, "Coach Slutzky", honoree of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, long-time Aberdeen High School coach.
- William Benjamin Baker, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, from 1895 to 1901.
- Linwood Clark, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, 1929–1931. Born in Aberdeen, MD on March 21, 1876
- Lisa Welch, Playboy Playmate of the Month, September 1980
- Frank Zappa, musician, lived in Aberdeen for a short period, father worked at APG.
- Irv Pankey, Aberdeen High School, 2 time wrestling state champion (1975–1976); Penn State offensive lineman (1976–1980); NFL: Los Angeles Rams (1980–1990)Indianapolis Colts (1991–1992)
- Les German, Major League Baseball Pitcher, Trap-shooter
- David (Randy) Grace, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Oregon State University, grew up in Aberdeen
- Steven M. Wise, animal rights lawyer and scholar, inducted into Aberdeen High School Hall of Fame.
- Gary Neal, Current NBA Player for the San Antonio Spurs
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