Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Liam, Top girls name: Emma
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by George Saunders
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Hybrid gaming console
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Jordan Peele
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Republican Party
Populist movement, impeachment, COVID-19 pandemic
by Ed Sheeran
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+25% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Classroom fad that swept the world