Generations by birth year

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  • Greatest Generation: 1901–1927

  • Silent Generation: 1928–1945

  • Baby Boomers: 1946–1964

  • Generation X (Gen X): 1965–1980

  • Millennials (Gen Y): 1981–1996

  • Generation Z (Gen Z): 1997–2012

  • Generation Alpha: 2013–2024

  • Generation Beta: 2025–2039 (projected)

     

A few notes:

  • These are commonly used U.S. birth-year ranges, not universal official definitions.

  • Generation Alpha and Beta boundaries vary by source.

  • In 2026, Gen Z are roughly 14–29 years old; Millennials are 30–45; Gen X are 46–61; Boomers are 62–80.

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