2020 Chinese zodiac, age & generation
People born in 2020 are 5 or 6 years old this year and turn 6 on their birthday in 2026.Babies born in 2020 will belong to Generation Alpha. 2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat 🐀 and belongs to Generation Alpha.
- Age this year
- Turns 6
- Chinese zodiac
- 🐀 Metal Rat
- Generation
- 🤖 Gen Alpha
- Leap year
- Yes (366 days)
- Jan 1, 2020
- Wednesday
- Chinese New Year
- January 25
How old is someone born in 2020?
Your exact age depends on whether you have had your birthday yet this year. Right now, someone born in 2020 is 5 or 6 years old. Use the age calculator for an exact answer in years, months and days.
Milestone birthdays for people born in 2020
- 10 in 2030
- 18 in 2038
- 21 in 2041
- 30 in 2050
- 40 in 2060
- 50 in 2070
- 60 in 2080
- 70 in 2090
- 80 in 2100
- 90 in 2110
- 100 in 2120
2020 Chinese zodiac: Year of the Rat 🐀
2020 is a Metal Rat year (Yang). The 2020 Chinese zodiac year began on January 25, 2020 and ended on February 11, 2021. People born in January or early February 2020, before Chinese New Year on January 25, belong to the previous zodiac year: the Year of the Pig.
The Rat is the first animal of the Chinese zodiac. People born in Rat years are traditionally described as clever, resourceful and quick to spot an opportunity, with a knack for making the most of what they have.
People with the Metal element are traditionally described as determined, principled and strong-willed.
What generation is 2020?
People born in 2020 are part of Generation Alpha, which covers birth years 2013–2024.
Generation Alpha follows Gen Z and is named after the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Many members are the children of Millennials and are growing up with tablets, voice assistants and AI tools.
Famous people born in 2020
- May 10, 2020Born 2020; first child of Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie
Other birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2020?
Someone born in 2020 turns 6 in 2026, 10 in 2030, 18 in 2038, 21 in 2041. Before their birthday each year, they are one year younger.
What Chinese zodiac is 2020?
2020 is the Year of the Rat, with the Metal element (Metal Rat). The 2020 zodiac year runs from January 25, 2020 to February 11, 2021. People born in 2020 before January 25 belong to the previous year, the Year of the Pig.
What generation is 2020?
People born in 2020 belong to Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha), which includes birth years 2013 to 2024. Some sources use slightly different cut-off years.
Is 2020 a leap year?
Yes. 2020 is a leap year with 366 days, including February 29.