Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Oliver and Jeremy

In 14,939 boys, Oliver found its level. 50 years earlier, Jeremy occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Oliver

peak 2024 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2024
Peak births 15,396
Latest count 14,939
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Alpha
1923–2025

Jeremy

peak 1977 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1977
Peak births 21,610
Latest count 1,152
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen X
In 14,939 boys, Oliver found its level. 50 years earlier, Jeremy 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.