Counterfactual
The Parallel Lives of Gaby and Gianna
In 36 girls, Gaby found its level. 50 years earlier, Gianna occupied that same statistical address.
1920–2025
Gaby
Peak year
2007
Peak births
70
Latest count
36
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Z
1951–2025
Gianna
Peak year
2020
Peak births
7,903
Latest count
5,634
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Two names, two centuries, one trajectory. Both Gaby and Gianna are gaining force in their respective eras. They are echoes of the same cultural appetite — proof that naming fashion is less random than it feels.