Counterfactual
The Parallel Lives of Masai and Waylon
In 116 boys, Masai found its level. 50 years earlier, Waylon occupied that same statistical address.
1973–2025
Masai
Peak year
2025
Peak births
116
Latest count
116
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1911–2025
Waylon
Peak year
2025
Peak births
5,408
Latest count
5,408
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Two names, two centuries, one trajectory. Both Masai and Waylon are gaining force in their respective eras. They are echoes of the same cultural appetite — proof that naming fashion is less random than it feels.