Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Nathan and Craig

In 4,975 boys, Nathan found its level. 50 years earlier, Craig occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Nathan

peak 2004 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2004
Peak births 14,634
Latest count 4,975
Status Declining
Peak generation Gen Z
1881–2025

Craig

peak 1960 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1960
Peak births 10,724
Latest count 102
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 4,975 boys, Nathan found its level. 50 years earlier, Craig occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Gen Z world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.