Bill Clinton used the slogan in the title his 1994 book, Putting People First: How We Can All Change America.

People First Network aka P.F.Net, based in the Solomon Islands

It occurs in the translated names of political parties in Republic of China (Taiwan), South Korea and the Philippines, see People First Party (Republic of China), People First Party (South Korea) and Bayan Muna, respectively ; as well as a minor one in United Kingdom.

It refers to a concept similar to political correctness, regarding language use relating to people with disabilities (see People-first language); by extension, it is also used as a name by various groups representing people with disabilites.