Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Ken and Johnie

In 36 boys, Ken found its level. 50 years earlier, Johnie occupied that same statistical address.

1900–2025

Ken

peak 1960 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1960
Peak births 1,775
Latest count 36
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
1880–2025

Johnie

peak 1920 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1920
Peak births 706
Latest count 10
Status Endangered
Peak generation Greatest Generation
In 36 boys, Ken found its level. 50 years earlier, Johnie occupied that same address. One peaked in the Greatest Generation era; the other in the Boomer world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.