Every year, Google Trends provides insights about what was interesting for internet users around the world. From these statistics, we can see what topics, issues, or people were most relevant and searched. After 2024, we will explore what affairs were significant in the USA searches last year.
The Most Popular USA Searches of 2024
According to Google Trends, the most dominant searches among USA users were:
- Election
In 2024, the USA held its Presidential Election. No wonder that this event was significant for the entire country and its economy. Additionally, the election attracted worldwide attention. People closely followed and showed interest in the candidates, ongoing debates, etc.
- Donald Trump
Donal Trump, the current President of the USA, representing the Republican Party, won the 2024 Presidential Election and became 47th President of the United States, serving in this role for the second time.
- Connections
According to USA searches, interest in this topic remained consistently high throughout the year. It is the New York Time game which captured users’ attention. The essence of the game is to find connections between various words.
- New York Yankees
This is a professional American baseball team that had a very successful season in 2024.
- Kamala Harris
She is a representative of the Democratic Party, ran in the USA Presidential Election. However, she lost the election with 226 electoral votes.
What Else Dominated in Various Industries?
Based on the Google Trends, the most searched athletes were:
- Mike Tyson
Professional boxer. In 2024, he won a fight against Jake Paul. This fight became the biggest boxing gate in USA history outside of Las Vegas.
- Imane Khelif
Another professional boxer. She won the gold medal in the women’s 66 kg (welterweight) category at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- Simone Biles
An American artistic gymnast whose activities are also followed by users on social media. She is one the greatest gymnasts and Olympians of all time. The 27-year-old athlete has won 11 Olympic and 30 World Championship medals.
According to USA searches, in music industry, users were interested in:
- Usher
Usher is an American singer, dancer, and actor. In 2024, he released his ninth album, called Coming Home. This album is his first independent project. Additionally, he began a music tour that attracted significant attention from fans.
- Diddy
Diddy is a Grammy-winning American rapper and record producer. However, this time, he gained attention not for his creative work but due to alleged legal violations. The artist is accused of racketeering, sex trafficking, and enticing women into prostitution. He is currently in custody, with a trial set to begin later this year.
- Kendrick Lamar
One of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation. However, last year he also gained attention for his conflicts with Drake.
According to Google Trends, in the entertainment industry, the TV Shows industry was dominated by these USA searches:
- Griselda
A crime biographical drama that gained popularity. It is included in the list of Netflix’s best mini-series.
- Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
A documentary series that attracted interest for exposing the toxic culture behind certain children’s shows.
- Baby Reindeer
A TV show based on comedy and drama. This show won an Emmy Award and was included in The Guardian‘s list of the best TV shows of 2024.
Final Word
The 2024 US Presidential Election drew significant attention in USA searches; however, users were also interested in sports achievements, particularly highlighted by boxers. We can see that the music industry was filled not only with musical news but also with growing conflicts, while the film industry was shaken by high-quality productions.
Source: Google Trends, Mashable, Netflix, The Guardian
