Trends of 1971

Discover what was popular and trending in 1971

Popular Baby Names
Michael & Jennifer

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer

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

Most Popular Book
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

by Hunter S. Thompson

Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature

Popular Gadget
Microprocessor

Intel 4004 released

Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life

Most Popular Movie
A Clockwork Orange

by Stanley Kubrick

Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film

US President
Richard Nixon

Republican Party

Moon landing, Watergate scandal, resigned in 1974

Most Popular Song
Joy to the World

by Three Dog Night

Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit

Dow Jones Close
$890.20

Year-End Close

+6% from previous year

Stagflation & bear market era

Most Popular Toy
Weebles

Wobble toys with famous line 'Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down'