Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Noah and Eric

In 20,358 boys, Noah found its level. 50 years earlier, Eric occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Noah

peak 2024 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2024
Peak births 20,409
Latest count 20,358
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Alpha
1880–2025

Eric

peak 1970 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1970
Peak births 23,571
Latest count 1,256
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen X
In 20,358 boys, Noah found its level. 50 years earlier, Eric occupied that same address. One peaked in the Gen X era; the other in the Gen Alpha world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.