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 Gabrielle Zevin
21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
Generative AI breakthrough
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
by Joseph Kosinski
21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
Democrat Party
COVID recovery, Ukraine war response, inflation concerns
by Harry Styles
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
Year-End Close
-9% from previous year
Stimulus boom → inflation & rate hikes
Licensed sets from blockbuster franchises