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
Portable storage revolution
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Ridley Scott
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
Economic boom of 1990s, impeachment trial
by Faith Hill
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
-6% from previous year
Dot-com bust
Two-wheeled scooter craze for kids