popularity

noun

In sociology, the popularity of a person, idea, item or other concept can be defined in terms of liking, attraction, dominance and superiority.

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ / /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ / [ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi]

Etymology: From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
“This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.”
“Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.”
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
“So this Gallant, labouring to avoid Popularity, falls into a habit of Affectation, Ten thousand times hatefuller than the former.”
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
“Popularities, and circumstances which […] sway the ordinary judgment.”
The act of courting the favour of the people.
“Cato (the younger) charged Muraena, and indicted him in open court for popularity and ambition.”
Public sentiment; general passion.
“A little time be allowed for the madness of popularity to cease.”