Generation Calculator
Find out what generation you belong to based on birth year
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- Social media rise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greatest Generation (1901-1927), Silent Generation (1928-1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1980), Millennials/Gen Y (1981-1996), Generation Z (1997-2012), Generation Alpha (2013-present). Exact boundaries vary by source.
If born in 1990, you are a Millennial (also called Generation Y). Millennials are typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1996, making 1990 right in the middle of this generation.
Generations are shaped by shared experiences. Boomers: post-war prosperity, Cold War. Gen X: MTV, AIDS crisis, computers. Millennials: internet, 9/11, smartphones. Gen Z: social media, pandemic, climate change. Gen Alpha: AI, virtual reality.
Different researchers use different criteria. Some focus on cultural events, others on technology adoption or demographic patterns. Pew Research uses 1981-1996 for Millennials while others use 1980-1995. A few years either way is normal.