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 Colson Whitehead
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Augmented reality gaming phenomenon
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Damien Chazelle
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
First African-American president, Affordable Care Act
by Justin Bieber
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+13% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Interactive egg hatching toy craze