Most Popular Names
Top boys name: James, Top girls name: Linda
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by John Steinbeck
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
First toy advertised on TV
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
Democrat Party
End of WWII, Marshall Plan, Korean War
by Leroy Anderson
Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year
Year-End Close
+8% from previous year
Postwar boom & 1960s expansion
Pet spin-off of the Slinky craze