Counterfactual
The Parallel Lives of Roman and Gary
In 6,162 boys, Roman found its level. 50 years earlier, Gary occupied that same statistical address.
1882–2025
Roman
Peak year
2025
Peak births
6,162
Latest count
6,162
Status
Stable
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880–2025
Gary
Peak year
1952
Peak births
38,754
Latest count
201
Status
Endangered
Peak generation
Boomer
In 6,162 boys, Roman found its level. 50 years earlier, Gary occupied that same address. One peaked in the Boomer era; the other in the Gen Alpha world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.