top ten

or top 10

plural noun

1. the ten most popular songs, records, movies, etc., during a specific period.
2. the ten best or highest ranked persons, places, or items in a group or category.

adjective

1. pertaining to, constituting, or being among the top ten:

   a top ten resort.

Word History and Origins

Origin of top ten¹

First recorded in 1955–60