Generations by birth year
The full list, oldest first, with the year range each one covers and how old its members are in 2026. Ranges are Pew Research Center’s where defined; Alpha and Beta are marked as unsettled. Not sure which is yours? The calculator answers as you type.
| Generation | Born | Ages in 2026 | Range status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Generation | 1901 to 1927 | 99 and older | Pew Research |
| The Silent Generation | 1928 to 1945 | 81 to 98 | Pew Research |
| Baby Boomers | 1946 to 1964 | 62 to 80 | Pew Research |
| Generation X | 1965 to 1980 | 46 to 61 | Pew Research |
| Millennials | 1981 to 1996 | 30 to 45 | Pew Research |
| Generation Z | 1997 to 2012 | 14 to 29 | Pew Research |
| Generation Alpha | 2013 to 2024 | 2 to 13 | Debated |
| Generation Beta | 2025 onward | 0 to 1 | Emerging |