Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Carlos and Luis

In 2,418 boys, Carlos found its level. 50 years earlier, Luis occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Carlos

peak 2001 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2001
Peak births 6,842
Latest count 2,418
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
1880–2025

Luis

peak 2007 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2007
Peak births 8,054
Latest count 2,475
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
Carlos and Luis peaked in the same cultural weather — the Gen Z naming world. They are not replacements; they are siblings separated by 50 years, occupying the same statistical address at different addresses in time.