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 Harper Lee
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Smartwatch mainstream launch
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by J.J. Abrams
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
First African-American president, Affordable Care Act
by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
-2% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Self-balancing scooters became viral gift