Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Luke and Jose

In 6,948 boys, Luke found its level. 50 years earlier, Jose occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Luke

peak 2014 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2014
Peak births 10,523
Latest count 6,948
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Alpha
1880–2025

Jose

peak 2002 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2002
Peak births 12,868
Latest count 3,678
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
Luke and Jose peaked in the same cultural weather — the Gen Alpha naming world. They are not replacements; they are siblings separated by 50 years, occupying the same statistical address at different addresses in time.