Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Evelyn and Christine

In 9,123 girls, Evelyn found its level. 50 years earlier, Christine occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Evelyn

peak 1921 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1921
Peak births 14,278
Latest count 9,123
Status Stable
Peak generation Greatest Generation
1880–2025

Christine

peak 1952 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1952
Peak births 17,548
Latest count 176
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 9,123 girls, Evelyn found its level. 50 years earlier, Christine occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Greatest Generation world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.