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 Kazuo Ishiguro
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
mRNA vaccine adoption
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Denis Villeneuve
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
COVID recovery, Ukraine war response, inflation concerns
by Dua Lipa
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
+19% from previous year
Stimulus boom → inflation & rate hikes
Collectible plush toy viral on TikTok