Trends of 1941

Discover what was popular and trending in 1941

Popular Baby Names
James & Mary

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: James, Top girls name: Mary

Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating

Most Popular Book
For Whom the Bell Tolls

by Ernest Hemingway

Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature

Popular Gadget
Commercial TV Broadcasting

U.S. FCC authorizes stations

Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life

Most Popular Movie
Citizen Kane

by Orson Welles

Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film

US President
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Democrat Party

New Deal programs, WWII leadership, only 4-term president

Most Popular Song
Chattanooga Choo Choo

by Glenn Miller

Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year

Dow Jones Close
$110.96

Year-End Close

-15% from previous year

New Deal & WWII period

Most Popular Toy
Tinkertoys

Construction toy set using wooden spools and rods