Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Jacob, Top girls name: Isabella
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by Emma Donoghue
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Apple launches tablet revolution
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Christopher Nolan
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
First African-American president, Affordable Care Act
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Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+11% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Apple tablet redefined digital play