Add family and friends to see how old they were in 2000 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Jacob, Top girls name: Emily
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by J.K. Rowling
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
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Portable storage revolution
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Ridley Scott
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
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Democrat Party
Economic boom of 1990s, impeachment trial
by Faith Hill
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
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Year-End Close
-6% from previous year
Dot-com bust
Two-wheeled scooter craze for kids
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