1971 Chinese zodiac, age & generation
People born in 1971 are 54 or 55 years old this year and turn 55 on their birthday in 2026.Babies born in 1971 will belong to Generation X. 1971 is the Year of the Metal Pig 🐖 and belongs to Generation X.
- Age this year
- Turns 55
- Chinese zodiac
- 🐖 Metal Pig
- Generation
- 📼 Gen X
- Leap year
- No (365 days)
- Jan 1, 1971
- Friday
- Chinese New Year
- January 27
How old is someone born in 1971?
Your exact age depends on whether you have had your birthday yet this year. Right now, someone born in 1971 is 54 or 55 years old. Use the age calculator for an exact answer in years, months and days.
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1971
- 10 in 1981
- 18 in 1989
- 21 in 1992
- 30 in 2001
- 40 in 2011
- 50 in 2021
- 60 in 2031
- 70 in 2041
- 80 in 2051
- 90 in 2061
- 100 in 2071
1971 Chinese zodiac: Year of the Pig 🐖
1971 is a Metal Pig year (Yin). The 1971 Chinese zodiac year began on January 27, 1971 and ended on February 14, 1972. People born in January or early February 1971, before Chinese New Year on January 27, belong to the previous zodiac year: the Year of the Dog.
The Pig, last of the twelve animals, is associated with wealth, generosity and enjoying life. Pig-year people are described as warm, sincere and easygoing, the kind of friend who always shares.
People with the Metal element are traditionally described as determined, principled and strong-willed.
What generation is 1971?
People born in 1971 are part of Generation X, which covers birth years 1965–1980.
Generation X came of age in the 1980s and 1990s. Often called the "latchkey" generation because many grew up with both parents working, Gen X is known for independence and a sceptical, practical outlook.
Famous people born in 1971
- June 28, 1971American businessman (born 1971)
- September 18, 1971Russian and Austrian operatic soprano
- December 25, 197123rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
- July 3, 1971Australian editor, publisher, and activist (born 1971)
- June 16, 1971American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
- January 7, 1971American actor (born 1971)
- April 16, 1971American singer (1971–1995)
- September 18, 1971Cyclist from the United States
- October 29, 1971American actress
- June 5, 1971American actor (born 1971)
- October 20, 1971American rapper (born 1971)
- July 28, 1971Leader of the Islamic State (1971-2019)
- January 18, 1971Spanish association football manager and player (born 1971)
- March 31, 1971Scottish actor
- June 1, 1971Linguist, language revivalist, professor, author, hyperpolyglot
- December 26, 1971American actor, singer, musician and songwriter (born 1971)
- May 28, 197172nd United States Secretary of State since 2025
- December 24, 1971Puerto Rican singer (born 1971)
- June 4, 1971President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
- August 12, 1971American tennis player (born 1971)
- October 13, 1971British comedian and actor (born 1971)
- October 25, 1971Turkish writer (born 1971)
- July 19, 1971Ukrainian boxer and politician (1971-)
- September 6, 1971Irish musician (1971–2018)
- August 31, 1971American actor and comedian
- November 25, 1971American actress (born 1971)
- September 16, 1971American actress
- August 26, 1971Mexican singer and actress (born 1971)
- September 8, 1971English actor
- August 4, 1971American racing driver
- May 27, 1971British actor
- April 12, 1971American actress (1971–2024)
- June 28, 1971French footballer (born 1971)
- July 21, 1971French and British actress and singer (born 1971)
- August 10, 1971Irish football manager (born 1971)
- September 3, 1971Indian author
- September 18, 1971American actress (born 1971)
- December 25, 1971English singer and songwriter (born 1971)
- April 9, 1971Canadian racecar driver (born 1971)
- April 18, 1971Scottish actor (born 1971)
- May 17, 1971Queen consort of the Netherlands (born 1971)
- February 17, 1971American actress
- March 27, 1971British racing driver
- August 29, 1971American actress
- September 20, 1971Swedish association football player and manager and floorball player
- February 20, 1971Finnish footballer
- September 1, 1971Turkish association football player (born 1971)
- October 20, 1971Australian singer and actress
- November 3, 1971Spanish association football manager
- February 25, 1971American actor (born 1971)
- May 7, 1971French economist (born 1971)
- December 18, 1971Spanish tennis player
- March 27, 1971Canadian-American actor (born 1971)
- May 10, 1971Oldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (1971–2017)
- July 1, 1971American rapper (born 1971)
- August 5, 197111th Prime Minister of Latvia
- September 13, 1971Croatian tennis player and coach
- January 11, 1971American singer (born 1971)
- February 1, 1971American actor
- May 30, 1971American actress and singer
Other birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1971?
Someone born in 1971 turns 55 in 2026, 60 in 2031, 70 in 2041, 80 in 2051. Before their birthday each year, they are one year younger.
What Chinese zodiac is 1971?
1971 is the Year of the Pig, with the Metal element (Metal Pig). The 1971 zodiac year runs from January 27, 1971 to February 14, 1972. People born in 1971 before January 27 belong to the previous year, the Year of the Dog.
What generation is 1971?
People born in 1971 belong to Generation X (Gen X), which includes birth years 1965 to 1980. Some sources use slightly different cut-off years.
Is 1971 a leap year?
No. 1971 is a common year with 365 days.