Generation years chart
Ages in 2026.
| Generation | Born | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Beta | 2025 to 2039 | 0 to 1 |
| Gen Alpha | 2013 to 2024 | 2 to 13 |
| Gen Z | 1997 to 2012 | 14 to 29 |
| Millennials | 1981 to 1996 | 30 to 45 |
| Gen X | 1965 to 1980 | 46 to 61 |
| Baby Boomers | 1946 to 1964 | 62 to 80 |
| The Silent Generation | 1928 to 1945 | 81 to 98 |
| The Greatest Generation | 1901 to 1927 | 99 to 125 |
These ranges follow Pew Research Center for the Silent Generation through Gen Z. Nobody officially sets generation boundaries, so you'll see slightly different years elsewhere. The Gen Alpha and Gen Beta ranges here are the ones most commonly used.
What each generation is older than
Gen Z (1997 to 2012)
Even the youngest Gen Z are older than Frozen, Pokémon Go and Stranger Things. The oldest of them, born in 1997, were born closer to the Moon landing than to today. Birth years: 1997 to 2012.
Millennials (1981 to 1996)
Even the youngest Millennials are older than Wi-Fi, the first Harry Potter book and Netflix. The oldest of them, born in 1981, were born closer to the Golden Gate Bridge's opening than to today. Birth years: 1981 to 1996.
Gen X (1965 to 1980)
Even the youngest Gen X are older than MTV, the compact disc and Tetris. The oldest of them, born in 1965, were born closer to the first Oreo than to today. Birth years: 1965 to 1980.
Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964)
Even the youngest Baby Boomers are older than pickleball, the first Super Bowl and the Big Mac. The oldest of them, born in 1946, were born closer to the first telephone call than to today. Birth years: 1946 to 1964.
Questions people ask
Am I a Millennial or Gen Z if I was born in 1996 or 1997?
By Pew's definition, 1996 is the last Millennial year and 1997 is the first Gen Z year. People born right around the line are often called Zillennials.
What years are Gen X?
Gen X was born from 1965 to 1980, between the Baby Boomers and the Millennials.
What years are Millennials?
Millennials were born from 1981 to 1996.
What years are Gen Z?
Gen Z was born from 1997 to 2012.
What comes after Gen Z?
Gen Alpha, born from about 2013 to 2024, and then Gen Beta, born from 2025.
More ways to feel old
- How old am I? Your exact age in years, months and days.
- How many days old am I? Your age in days, and when you'll hit 10,000.
- What am I older than? The moment in history you were born closer to than today.