Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Amaryllis and Sophie

In 73 girls, Amaryllis found its level. 50 years earlier, Sophie occupied that same statistical address.

1926–2025

Amaryllis

peak 2023 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2023
Peak births 73
Latest count 73
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Alpha
1880–2025

Sophie

peak 2011 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2011
Peak births 4,732
Latest count 3,984
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
Amaryllis and Sophie peaked in the same cultural weather — the Gen Alpha naming world. They are not replacements; they are siblings separated by 50 years, occupying the same statistical address at different addresses in time.