Counterfactual

The Parallel Lives of Thomas and Jose

In 6,917 boys, Thomas found its level. 50 years earlier, Jose occupied that same statistical address.

1880–2025

Thomas

peak 1952 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 1952
Peak births 48,647
Latest count 6,917
Status Stable
Peak generation Boomer
1880–2025

Jose

peak 2002 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year 2002
Peak births 12,868
Latest count 3,678
Status Stable
Peak generation Gen Z
In 6,917 boys, Thomas found its level. 50 years earlier, Jose occupied that same address. One peaked in the Gen Z era; the other in the Boomer world. They never met. But the data remembers them both.