Generations

List of Generations by Year

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Generations

Generations is the terminology given to groups of people born in a certain period of time. This period of time is defined based on significant events occurring in the world at that time. Up until Lost Generation, the Strauss–Howe generational theory years of birth were taken into account. After that, other more commonly accepted dates are presented. Generations can be identified by year of birth or age.

Birth years from all generations

This list shows all generations that have been named.

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Generation
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First
Birth Year
Last
Birth Year
Year
Span
1Arthurian Generation1433146028
2Humanist Generation1461148222
3Reformation Generation1483151129
4Reprisal Generation1512154029
5Elizabethan Generation1541156525
6Parliamentary Generation1566158722
7Puritan Generation1588161730
8Cavalier Generation1618164730
9Glorious Generation1648167326
10Enlightenment Generation1674170027
11Awakening Generation1701172323
12Liberty Generation1724174118
13Republican Generation1742176625
14Compromise Generation1767179125
15Transcendental Generation1792182130
16Gilded Generation1822184221
17Progressive Generation1843185917
18Missionary Generation1860188223
19Lost Generation1883190018
20Greatest Generation (aka G.I. Generation)1901192727
21Silent Generation1928194518
22Baby Boomers (aka Baby Boom Generation)1946196419
23Generation X (aka 13th Generation)1965198016
24Millennials (aka Millennial Generation)1981199616
25Generation Z (aka Homeland Generation)1997201216
26Generation Alpha2013202513

49 thoughts on “List of Generations by Year”

  2. WOW! look what happens if count from first from A B C and see around WXYX they had SKIPPED a letter in the name! so “Gen X” its atualy Gen W and so on so fourth, “they” do this all the time to change history and becuase peaople are so selfish they be like OH NO IM A GEN Z! a Z THE END!, nope you are infact a Y!

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    • The first generation listed wasn’t the first generation ever. Go back one more…they align. Start at the end and count back to GEN B…they align

    • That’s an alternative title to Generation Y aka Millennial. Generation Jones is another example of these kind of alternative names that media gave certain generations, but it is not their final actual name.

    • count from ABC to “gen z” and find they are gen Y and they messed with generation order in between V and W which is QUITE the quaniidence….. WWW (net) is 666 VVV is ALSO 666 and it happned BETWEEN VW!!! but NONE ELSE seems to SEE THIS! “they” do this ALL the time to obascrate the truth!

    • Speak for yourself. That would be the previous generations fault. Hunny yall have 18 years to raise a kid. How did yall fck uo that badly tbh. I guess everyone is not meant to be a parent and you can save population control by how to parent properly. Dont blame the kids when the issue is how they are raised.

  9. “Will
    December 26, 2022 at 3:15 pm
    Hey Boomer, you ain’t the last gen to remember what grammar is. Gen X remembers too. We also watched your dumb bleeding hearts plant the socialist seeds that have now destroyed our republic.”

    People, don’t let this goof$h¡t BS you. Not all Gen X is like this dude/chick. Millennials/Zoomers, the Boomers started off well, with alot of great ideas and impulses, and then they pair-bonded and bred and got off-track, turned into soccer moms and Chevy dads. They got separated from their ideals. Stick to your guns, young Americans, don’t get sidetracked. Maybe you can save us from the fascists/NatC’s (Christian Nationalists)!

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  10. I hope some of these kids will learn the difference between your and you’re, and than and then. I am a boomer. We learned.

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    • Thank you for your advice. Allow me a few minutes to pretend that I am considering it. Unless your name is Google, stop acting like you know everything. 🙂

    • Hey Boomer, you ain’t the last gen to remember what grammar is. Gen X remembers too. We also watched your dumb bleeding hearts plant the socialist seeds that have now destroyed our republic.

  12. Hello! I am a ordinary Aquarius and someone who likes a lot of for instance @elliegoldenlife✓ which is my favourite TikTok account and I also love Courtney & Tucker Budzyn so as the DC Fictional Universe and the Television Show, The Flash anyways what was this conversation about again? Generations??? Well I am Generation Z or Alpha, and that was about me I am 9 and my name is Joshua Luke Gagliano

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    • Joshua I believe you are in Generation Alpha. My daughter is also Gen Alpha (10) and her sister is Gen Z (16). We seem to have to check the list every few years. They split hairs after Gen X (my generation). Good to see a young man with intrest in learning and convincing with others.

  13. Hey guys I am Generation Z or Alpha and I would really like to say, do you like Courtney Budzyn and Tucker Budzyn? Because I do (Golden Retrievers ?❤) Golden Retriever is my favourite dog breed, (and has been for my whole entire life) anyways what was this discussion about again? Generations? Anyways tell me who is Humanist or Missionary Generation or Generation X or Baby Boomers or Silent Generation just something in – between those Generations, if you made it this far in this comment made my someone who favourites Golden Retrievers ? than you guys are amazing, always know, @elliegoldenlife✓ best TomTom account anyways bye, (you are so obedient for listening to this comment) see you…….. Whenever I make a comment

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    • Your like a wild flower that learned how to walk and just likes to teas the other flowers because you can walk away. Your go to joke is « stay right here I’ll be back » even tho the other flowers don’t hear your jokes the way you do, but it always gave you joy and satisfaction from having power over them .
      You where truly a Sade lonely plant who yearns for companionship/friendship

      Oh wow what uuup ! Glad you made it this far I just wanted to say you are amazing and loved live life to the fullest you deserve to live life to its fullest ⚡️?? ⚡️

    • Well Millennials are just nicknamed Millennials they are actually Gen Y. Baby Boomers are Gen W and the Silent Generation is Gen V. And as for why Gen Z is not called Millennials is because Gen Y was born right about when the Millennium was about to end, Gen Z was born in-between 1900s and 2000s, so the generation doesn’t meet the requirements to be a Millennials since some of them were born after 2000.

    • They are Millenials because they would become Adults in the first years of the Century. Adult being age 21, because the old farts determining these lists believe 18 is old enough to fight in wars, and be ‘on their own’ but certainly not mature enough to make “Adult” decisions. As for not including those who turned 21 in 2000, or 2001? Who knows…. List maker Authorities tend to have their own agendas.

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