Trends of 2003

Discover what was popular and trending in 2003

Popular Baby Names
Jacob & Emily

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

Most Popular Book
The Kite Runner

by Khaled Hosseini

21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel

Popular Gadget
Skype

Transforms internet voice calling

21st century consumer tech and digital platforms

Most Popular Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

by Peter Jackson

21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film

US President
George W. Bush

Republican Party

9/11 attacks, War on Terror, 2008 financial crisis

Most Popular Song
In da Club

by 50 Cent

Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming

Dow Jones Close
$10453.92

Year-End Close

+25% from previous year

Pre-GFC expansion

Most Popular Toy
Robosapien

Programmable humanoid robot toy