Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of James and Paul

In 11,945 boys, James found its level. 50 years earlier, Paul occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

James

peak 1947 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1947
Peak births 94,767
Latest count 11,945
Status Stable
Peak generation Boomer
1880–2025

Paul

peak 1957 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1957
Peak births 27,012
Latest count 1,316
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
James and Paul peaked in the same cultural weather — the Boomer naming world. They are not replacements; they are siblings separated by 50 years, occupying the same statistical address at different addresses in time.