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 Brit Bennett
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Pandemic-driven video conferencing boom
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Bong Joon-ho
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Republican Party
Populist movement, impeachment, COVID-19 pandemic
by The Weeknd
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+7% from previous year
COVID crash & rebound
Star Wars Mandalorian tie-in