Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of April and Michael

In 557 girls, April found its level. 50 years earlier, Michael occupied that same statistical address.

1917–2025

April

peak 1980 2025 1900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1980
Peak births 11,472
Latest count 557
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen X
1897–2025

Michael

peak 1986 2025 1900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1986
Peak births 590
Latest count 13
Status Endangered
Peak generation Millennial
April and Michael peaked in the same cultural weather — the Gen X naming world. They are not replacements; they are siblings separated by 50 years, occupying the same statistical address at different addresses in time.