Add family and friends to see how old they were in 2022 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
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
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21st century bestseller or culturally defining novel
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Generative AI breakthrough
21st century consumer tech and digital platforms
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21st century box office hit or critically acclaimed film
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Democrat Party
COVID recovery, Ukraine war response, inflation concerns
by Harry Styles
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit, reflecting radio, sales, and streaming
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Year-End Close
-9% from previous year
Stimulus boom → inflation & rate hikes
Licensed sets from blockbuster franchises
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