Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Raymond and Glen

In 807 boys, Raymond found its level. 50 years earlier, Glen occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Raymond

peak 1924 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1924
Peak births 12,873
Latest count 807
Status Endangered
Peak generation Greatest Generation
1880–2025

Glen

peak 1957 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1957
Peak births 2,924
Latest count 74
Status Endangered
Peak generation Boomer
In 807 boys, Raymond found its level. 50 years earlier, Glen occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Greatest Generation world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.