Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Gabriela and Shawn

In 961 girls, Gabriela found its level. 50 years earlier, Shawn occupied that same statistical address.

1903–2025

Gabriela

peak 2003 2025 192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2003
Peak births 3,362
Latest count 961
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
1932–2025

Shawn

peak 1970 2025 192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1970
Peak births 1,971
Latest count 13
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen X
In 961 girls, Gabriela found its level. 50 years earlier, Shawn occupied that same address. One peaked in the Gen X era; the other in the Gen Z world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.