What is the baby boom echo?

The baby boom echo refers to the demographic phenomenon where the children of the baby boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, create their own surge in birth rates during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This echo is characterized by increased fertility rates among millennials and younger generations, often influenced by factors such as economic conditions, cultural shifts, and changing family dynamics. As baby boomers age and have children, this creates a ripple effect in population trends and societal changes.