Trends of 1964

Discover what was popular and trending in 1964

Popular Baby Names
Michael & Lisa

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Lisa

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

Most Popular Book
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature

Popular Gadget
Moog Synthesizer

Prototype electronic music synthesizer

Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life

Most Popular Movie
Mary Poppins

by Robert Stevenson

Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film

US President
Lyndon B. Johnson

Democrat Party

Civil Rights Act, Vietnam War escalation, Great Society programs

Most Popular Song
I Want to Hold Your Hand

by The Beatles

Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit

Dow Jones Close
$874.13

Year-End Close

+15% from previous year

Postwar boom & 1960s expansion

Most Popular Toy
G.I. Joe

First action figure marketed to boys