📻 Silent Generation years: 1928–1945
The Silent Generation includes people born from 1928 to 1945. This year, Silent Generation are about 81 to 98 years old. Also known as Traditionalists.
- Birth years
- 1928–1945
- Age this year
- 81–98
- Before
- Greatest Generation
- After
- Baby Boomer
About The Silent Generation
The Silent Generation was born between the Great Depression and the end of World War II. A 1951 Time magazine essay gave the generation its name, describing young people who worked hard and kept their heads down.
Radio and then early black-and-white television were the main sources of news and entertainment.
Shaped by
- The Great Depression
- World War II
- The Korean War
- The early Cold War
Common traits
- Loyal
- Hardworking
- Cautious
- Respectful of institutions
Silent Generation birth years
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Famous Silent Generation people
- November 20, 194246th President of the United States (2021–2025)
- January 15, 1929American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)
- December 17, 1936266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 (1936–2025)
- August 5, 1930American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012)
- January 8, 1935American singer and actor (1935–1977)
- March 9, 1934Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968)
- March 2, 1931Leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)
- January 8, 1942British theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)
- December 7, 1928American linguist and activist (born 1928)
- May 24, 1941American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
- October 9, 1940British musician (1940–1980)
- January 17, 1942American boxer (1942–2016)
- October 23, 1940Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)
- August 6, 1928American artist, film director, and producer (1928–1987)
- April 8, 19387th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1938-2018)
- September 29, 1943President of Poland from 1990 to 1995 (born 1943)
- June 19, 1945Former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy
- June 12, 1929German-born Dutch Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim (1929–1945)
- July 6, 193514th Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibetans
- November 27, 1940Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor (1940–1973)
- February 6, 1945Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
- September 29, 1936Italian media tycoon and politician (1936–2023)
- February 1, 1931Soviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931–2007)
- April 19, 1939Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What years are Silent Generation?
The Silent Generation includes people born from 1928 to 1945. Different researchers use slightly different cut-offs, so you may see ranges that differ by a year or two.
What is the Silent Generation age range?
In 2026, Silent Generation are roughly 81 to 98 years old.
What generation comes before Silent Generation?
The Greatest Generation (1901–1927) comes before Silent Generation.
What generation comes after Silent Generation?
Baby Boomers (1946–1964) comes after Silent Generation.