🐓 Year of the Rooster
The Rooster is the tenth animal of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Rooster years are 1993, 2005, 2017, and the next Year of the Rooster is 2029.
Rooster personality traits
The Rooster stands for confidence, honesty and punctuality. People born in Rooster years are described as observant and hardworking, with a sharp eye for detail and a love of doing things properly.
Strengths
- Punctual
- Organised
- Brave
- Straightforward
Challenges
- Blunt
- Critical
- Boastful
Legend: The Rooster found the raft that carried it, the Goat and the Monkey across the river, finishing tenth.
Best matches for the Rooster
Rooster years and elements
Each zodiac year starts on Chinese New Year, so people born in January or early February belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Element | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | ⚙️ Metal Rooster | February 8, 1921 – January 27, 1922 |
| 1933 | 💧 Water Rooster | January 26, 1933 – February 13, 1934 |
| 1945 | 🌳 Wood Rooster | February 13, 1945 – February 1, 1946 |
| 1957 | 🔥 Fire Rooster | January 31, 1957 – February 17, 1958 |
| 1969 | ⛰️ Earth Rooster | February 17, 1969 – February 5, 1970 |
| 1981 | ⚙️ Metal Rooster | February 5, 1981 – January 24, 1982 |
| 1993 | 💧 Water Rooster | January 23, 1993 – February 9, 1994 |
| 2005 | 🌳 Wood Rooster | February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006 |
| 2017 | 🔥 Fire Rooster | January 28, 2017 – February 15, 2018 |
| 2029 | ⛰️ Earth Rooster | February 13, 2029 – February 2, 2030 |
| 2041 | ⚙️ Metal Rooster | February 1, 2041 – January 21, 2042 |
Famous people born in the Year of the Rooster
- May 22, 1813German composer (1813–1883)
- April 30, 1777German mathematician and physicist (1777–1855)
- October 7, 1885Danish physicist (1885–1962)
- September 4, 1981American singer-songwriter (born 1981)
- June 19, 1945Former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy
- May 5, 1813Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813–1855)
- August 8, 1981Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
- September 21, 1909Ghanaian politician (1909–1972)
- December 28, 1969Finnish software engineer (born 1969)
- May 2, 1729Eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796)
- October 27, 1945President of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and since 2023
- September 25, 1897American writer (1897-1962)
- March 18, 183722nd & 24th President of the United States (1885–1889; 1893–1897)
- December 2, 1981American singer, songwriter, actress and model (born 1981)
- May 2, 1921Indian filmmaker and writer (1921–1992)
- June 26, 1993American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1993)
- June 9, 1981Israeli-American actress (born 1981)
- July 24, 1969American singer and actress (born 1969)
- May 14, 1969Australian actor and producer (born 1969)
- December 23, 1933Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019
- June 10, 1921Consort of Elizabeth II from 1952 to 2021 (1921-2021)
- March 27, 1969American singer (born 1969)
- July 24, 1897American aviation pioneer and author (1897–1939)
- September 26, 1897Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978 (1897–1978)
All Chinese zodiac animals
Frequently asked questions
What years are the Year of the Rooster?
Recent Rooster years include 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041. Each Rooster year starts on Chinese New Year, which falls between January 21 and February 20.
When is the next Year of the Rooster?
The next Year of the Rooster after 2026 is 2029, running from February 13, 2029 to February 2, 2030.
Which animals are compatible with the Rooster?
Traditionally, the Rooster is most compatible with the Ox, Snake, Dragon.