Trends of 1998

Discover what was popular and trending in 1998

Popular Baby Names
Michael & Emily

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Emily

Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples

Most Popular Book
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by J.K. Rowling

Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance

Popular Gadget
Google Founded

Search engine launched

Late 20th century digital revolution and computing

Most Popular Movie
Saving Private Ryan

by Steven Spielberg

Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century

US President
Bill Clinton

Democrat Party

Economic boom of 1990s, impeachment trial

Most Popular Song
Too Close

by Next

Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit

Dow Jones Close
$9181.43

Year-End Close

+16% from previous year

Reagan/Clinton bull market

Most Popular Toy
Furby

Interactive talking electronic pet