Trends of 1949

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Popular Baby Names
James & Linda

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: James, Top girls name: Linda

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

Most Popular Book
Nineteen Eighty-Four

by George Orwell

Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature

Popular Gadget
Polaroid Instant Camera

Model 95 launched

Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life

Most Popular Movie
The Third Man

by Carol Reed

Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film

US President
Harry S. Truman

Democrat Party

End of WWII, Marshall Plan, Korean War

Most Popular Song
Riders in the Sky

by Vaughn Monroe

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

Dow Jones Close
$200.13

Year-End Close

+13% from previous year

Postwar boom & 1960s expansion

Most Popular Toy
Candy Land

Colorful board game for young children