Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Dylan and Gary

In 6,208 boys, Dylan found its level. 50 years earlier, Gary occupied that same statistical address.

1953–2025

Dylan

peak 2001 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2001
Peak births 16,497
Latest count 6,208
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
1880–2025

Gary

peak 1952 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1952
Peak births 38,754
Latest count 201
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 6,208 boys, Dylan found its level. 50 years earlier, Gary occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Gen Z world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.