Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Liam, Top girls name: Olivia
21st century baby naming trends; biblical classics (Jacob, Noah) and modern favorites (Emma, Olivia, Liam) dominate
by Margaret Atwood
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Explosive growth of short-form video app
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Anthony & Joe Russo
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Republican Party
Populist movement, impeachment, COVID-19 pandemic
by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+22% from previous year
Post-GFC bull market
Merch from viral kids’ song