Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Jacob, Top girls name: Sophia
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by George R.R. Martin
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Apple introduces voice assistant
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by David Yates
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
First African-American president, Affordable Care Act
by Adele
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+6% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Toys-to-life figures linked to video games