💿 Millennial years: 1981–1996
Millennials includes people born from 1981 to 1996. This year, Millennial are about 30 to 45 years old. Also known as Generation Y, Gen Y.
About Millennials
Millennials were the first generation to reach adulthood in the new millennium. They grew up as the internet spread, and many entered the workforce around the 2008 financial crisis.
Millennials remember life before smartphones, grew up with dial-up internet, and were early adopters of social media.
Shaped by
- The rise of the internet
- September 11, 2001
- The 2008 financial crisis
- Social media
Common traits
- Collaborative
- Tech-savvy
- Purpose-driven
- Adaptable
Millennial birth years
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Famous Millennial people
- June 24, 1987Argentine association football player (born 1987)
- February 21, 1989American actor (born 1989)
- December 22, 1984Swedish singer, record producer, and DJ
- February 5, 1985Portuguese association football player (born 1985)
- March 1, 1994Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1994)
- December 13, 1989American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
- July 22, 1992American singer and actress (born 1992)
- September 4, 1981American singer-songwriter (born 1981)
- May 14, 1984American Internet entrepreneur
- June 21, 1985American singer-songwriter (born 1985)
- August 8, 1981Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
- February 5, 1992Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
- February 20, 1988Barbadian singer (born 1988)
- November 22, 1984American actress (born 1984)
- June 3, 1986Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
- May 22, 1987Serbian tennis player (born 1987)
- July 1, 1986Indonesian singer and actress
- December 2, 1981American singer, songwriter, actress and model (born 1981)
- April 15, 1990English actress (born 1990)
- June 26, 1993American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1993)
- November 23, 1992American singer, actress, and television personality (born 1992)
- September 27, 1984Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1984)
- June 9, 1981Israeli-American actress (born 1981)
- August 21, 1986Jamaican sprinter
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Frequently asked questions
What years are Millennial?
Millennials includes people born from 1981 to 1996. Different researchers use slightly different cut-offs, so you may see ranges that differ by a year or two.
What is the Millennial age range?
In 2026, Millennial are roughly 30 to 45 years old.
What generation comes before Millennial?
Generation X (1965–1980) comes before Millennial.
What generation comes after Millennial?
Generation Z (1997–2012) comes after Millennial.