Generation names and years
Every generation from the Greatest Generation to Gen Beta, with birth years and current ages. Find yours with the what generation am I calculator.
| Generation | Born | Age this year |
|---|---|---|
| 🎖️ Greatest Generation | 1901–1927 | 99–125 |
| 📻 Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 |
| 📺 Baby Boomer | 1946–1964 | 62–80 |
| 📼 Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 |
| 💿 Millennial | 1981–1996 | 30–45 |
| 📱 Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 |
| 🤖 Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 |
| 🚀 Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 |
Micro-generations
Some people born on the boundary between two generations identify with both.
Frequently asked questions
What are the generations in order?
The Greatest Generation (1901–1927), The Silent Generation (1928–1945), Baby Boomers (1946–1964), Generation X (1965–1980), Millennials (1981–1996), Generation Z (1997–2012), Generation Alpha (2013–2024), Generation Beta (2025–2039).
Who decides generation names and years?
No single official body defines generations. The ranges here follow Pew Research Center for the Silent Generation through Gen Z, and widely used definitions for Gen Alpha and Gen Beta.