Enter your birth year to instantly discover your generation
Generations are defined by birth year ranges that correspond to significant cultural, technological, and social changes. Each generation shares common experiences and characteristics that shape their worldview, values, and behaviors.
| Generation | Birth Years | Age in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 🚀 Gen Alpha | 2013 - 2025 | 0 - 12 years |
| 📱 Gen Z | 1997 - 2012 | 13 - 28 years |
| 💻 Millennials | 1981 - 1996 | 29 - 44 years |
| 🎸 Gen X | 1965 - 1980 | 45 - 60 years |
| 🌻 Baby Boomers | 1946 - 1964 | 61 - 79 years |
| 📻 Silent Generation | 1928 - 1945 | 80 - 97 years |
Generation Alpha is the newest generation, born entirely in the 21st century. They are growing up with tablets, voice assistants, and AI as normal parts of daily life. These true digital natives have never known a world without smartphones, streaming services, or social media. They are expected to be the most technologically immersed and formally educated generation in history.
Generation Z grew up with smartphones in hand and witnessed major global events like COVID-19 during their formative years. They are known for being socially conscious, entrepreneurial, and fluent in digital communication. Gen Z values authenticity, diversity, and mental health awareness. They are the first generation to have never known life without the internet and social media.
Millennials came of age during the internet boom and witnessed the transition from analog to digital. They experienced 9/11 as formative adults, faced the 2008 financial crisis early in their careers, and have dealt with student debt and rising housing costs. Known for valuing work-life balance, experiences over possessions, and using technology to stay connected. They are often called the burnout generation but are also known for resilience and adaptability.
Generation X is often called the forgotten generation or latchkey kids. They grew up during rising divorce rates and the emergence of personal computers. Gen X witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, came of age with MTV and grunge music, and learned to be independent and resourceful. They value work-life balance, are skeptical of institutions, and successfully bridged the gap between analog childhood and digital adulthood.
Baby Boomers were born during the post-World War II population boom and grew up during unprecedented economic prosperity. They witnessed the civil rights movement, moon landing, Vietnam War, and Woodstock. Boomers are known for their optimism, work ethic, and driving cultural revolutions in the 1960s and 70s. They are often characterized by individualism, competitive spirit, and strong work-centric values.
The Silent Generation grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, which shaped their values of hard work, sacrifice, and civic duty. They witnessed the birth of television and the golden age of radio. Known for their strong work ethic, respect for authority, and commitment to financial security. Despite their name, this generation produced many influential civil rights leaders and cultural icons.
If you were born in 2000, you are Generation Z (Gen Z). Gen Z includes anyone born between 1997 and 2012, making you part of the first truly digital native generation.
Gen Z birth years are 1997 to 2012. This makes Gen Z ages range from 13 to 28 years old in 2025.
Generation Alpha comes after Gen Z. Gen Alpha includes anyone born from 2013 to the present day and is expected to continue until around 2025.
2010 is Generation Z. Children born in 2010 are currently 15 years old and are part of the Gen Z cohort that grew up with smartphones and social media.
Yes, Millennials and Gen Y are the same generation. Both terms refer to people born between 1981 and 1996.
Generation years are determined by researchers and demographers based on major cultural, technological, and historical events. Organizations like Pew Research Center study shared experiences and characteristics of birth cohorts to define generational boundaries.
Different research organizations use slightly different cutoff dates. While there is general agreement, some sources may differ by a year or two. Our calculator uses the most commonly accepted ranges from Pew Research and demographic experts.
Yes! People born on the cusp between generations (like 1996-1997 or 1980-1981) often share characteristics of both. These cuspers may identify with traits from both generations.
2013-Present • Ages 0-12
The AI native generation
1997-2012 • Ages 13-28
Digital natives and entrepreneurs
1981-1996 • Ages 29-44
Digital pioneers and experience seekers
1965-1980 • Ages 45-60
The forgotten independent generation
1946-1964 • Ages 61-79
Hardworking and optimistic achievers
1928-1945 • Ages 80-97
Dutiful and resilient survivors