Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Scott and Devin

In 561 boys, Scott found its level. 50 years earlier, Devin occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Scott

peak 1971 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1971
Peak births 30,901
Latest count 561
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen X
1947–2025

Devin

peak 1998 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1998
Peak births 6,218
Latest count 548
Status Endangered
Peak generation Gen Z
In 561 boys, Scott found its level. 50 years earlier, Devin occupied that same address. One peaked in the Gen Z era; the other in the Gen X world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.