Generation Calculator by Birth Year
Find an approximate generation label from a birth year and understand why generation boundaries vary.
Find a generation by birth year
See an approximate cultural cohort label.
Generation labels are approximate
Pew Research Center has used 1981–1996 for Millennials and 1965–1980 for Generation X. Boundaries for newer cohorts are less settled, so the result should be treated as a broad label.
Source: Pew Research Center.
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Frequently asked questions
Which generation years does this tool use?
It uses common U.S.-focused ranges: Silent 1928–1945, Baby Boomers 1946–1964, Gen X 1965–1980 and Millennials 1981–1996, followed by approximate newer cohorts.
Are generation boundaries universal?
No. Researchers and countries may use different boundaries.
Does generation predict personality?
No. It is a broad demographic grouping, not an individual diagnosis.