Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Gabriel and Keith

In 6,569 boys, Gabriel found its level. 50 years earlier, Keith occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Gabriel

peak 2008 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2008
Peak births 13,041
Latest count 6,569
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
1888–2025

Keith

peak 1957 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1957
Peak births 12,437
Latest count 311
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 6,569 boys, Gabriel found its level. 50 years earlier, Keith 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.