Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Henry and Paul

In 12,020 boys, Henry found its level. 50 years earlier, Paul occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Henry

peak 2025 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2025
Peak births 12,020
Latest count 12,020
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Alpha
1880–2025

Paul

peak 1957 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1957
Peak births 27,012
Latest count 1,316
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 12,020 boys, Henry found its level. 50 years earlier, Paul occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Gen Alpha world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.