Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Noah, Top girls name: Emma
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by Anthony Doerr
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Smart speaker era begins
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by James Gunn
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
First African-American president, Affordable Care Act
by Pharrell Williams
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+8% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Merch from Disney mega-hit film