Trends of 2008

Discover what was popular and trending in 2008

Popular Baby Names
Jacob & Emma

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: Jacob, Top girls name: Emma

21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate

Most Popular Book
The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins

21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel

Popular Gadget
Android OS

First Android phone launched

21st century consumer tech and digital platforms

Most Popular Movie
The Dark Knight

by Christopher Nolan

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
Low

by Flo Rida feat. T-Pain

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

Dow Jones Close
$8776.39

Year-End Close

-34% from previous year

Global Financial Crisis

Most Popular Toy
Iron Man Toys / LEGO Sets

Marvel movie tie-ins rise