The Name Universe
Every major name plotted by when it peaked (x) and how popular it was (y). Color = current status.
endangered
extinct
declining
rising
stable
Name Lifespans
Each line = one name's run from first recorded use to last. Red = went extinct. The 2025 cliff is real.
The Last 35 Years
Names that went extinct — their count from 1990 to their final year. Every line ends at zero.
The Birth Wave
Total US births recorded in SSA data by year and sex, 1940–2025. The baby boom, the bust, and what comes after.
Then vs. Now
Peak count (left) vs 2025 count (right) for names that were once massive. Slope = collapse.