Teenagers have been topping the charts since the 1950s, but perhaps surprisingly three of these four lists are led by teens from the early 1960s.  In the male lists, not one artist from the 1990s appears.  Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Paul Anka all topped the charts in their 30s as well, at 37, 35, and 33 respectively.  A betting man would probably put money on Kylie Minogue being the first person to make both the Youngest and Oldest lists.

Male Teenage US Chart-Toppers

Fingertips by Stevie Wonder on Aug 10, 1963 age 13

Jump by Kris Kross on Apr 25, 1992 age 13

Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond on Sept 11, 1971 age 13

Ben by Michael Jackson on Oct 14, 1972 age 14

He's Got the Whole World In His Hands by Laurie London on Apr 19, 1958 age 14

Run It! by Chris Brown on Nov 26, 2005 age 15

Diana by Paul Anka on Sept 14, 1957 age 16

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland on Aug 13, 1960 age 16

Crank That Sopulja Boy by Soulja Boy on Sept 15, 2007 age 17

Let Me Love You by Mario on Jan 01, 2005 age 17

Kiss Kiss by Chris Brown (featuring T-Pain) on Nov 10, 2007 age 17

Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston on Aug 11, 2007 age 17

Lonely Boy by Paul Anka on Jul 18, 1959 age 17

Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson on Aug 9, 1958 age 18

Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee on Sept 23, 1961 age 18

Venus by Frankie Avalon on Mar 14, 1959 age 19

Da Doo Ron Ron by Shaun Cassidy on July 16, 1977 age 19

Jimmy Boyd was 12 years, 11 months and 18 days when he topped the chart with 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' in 1952 pre-rock era.  Michael Jackson's first US chart-topper, the ballad 'Ben' - written about a rat - was penned by Don Black and Walter Schart, and originally offered to fellow teen heart-throb, Donny Osmond.

Female Teenage US Chart-Toppers

I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March on Apr 27,1963 age 15

I'm Sorry by Brnda Lee on July 23, 1960 age 15

I Wanted To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita) by Brenda Lee on Oct 29, 1960 age 15

I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany on Nov 7, 1987 age 16

Could've Been by Tiffany on Feb 6, 1988 age 16

It's My Party by Lesley Gore on June 1, 1963 age 17

Foolish Beat by Debbie Gibson on June 25, 1988 age17

The First Night by Monica on Oct 3, 1998 age 17

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears on Jan 30, 1990 age 18

Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares on Apr 7, 1962 age 18

SOS by Rihanna on May 13, 2006 age 18

Angel Of Mine by Monica on Feb 13, 1999 age 18

The Boy Is Mine by Monica (with Brandy) on June 6, 1998 age 18

Lost In Your Eyes by Debbie Gibson on Mar 4, 1989 age 18

Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera on July 31, 1999 age 18

Goodies by Ciara (featuring Peter Pablo) on Sept 11, 2004 age 18

To Sir With Love by Lulu on Oct 21, 1967 age 18

What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera on Jan 15, 2000 age 19

The Loco-motion by Little Eva on Aug 25, 1962 age 19

Umbrella by Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z on June 9, 2007 age 19

The Boy Is Mine by Brandy (with Brandy) on June 6, 1998 age 19

Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera on Oct 14, 2000 age 19

Lesley Gore's self-pitying 'It's My Party' was also the first US singles chart-topper for its producer, Quincy Jones.  The pair recorded the timeless nugget at Bell Sound Studios in New York on March 30, 1963