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.
# | First Birth Year | Last Birth Year | Year Span | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthurian Generation | 1433 | 1460 | 28 |
| 2 | Humanist Generation | 1461 | 1482 | 22 |
| 3 | Reformation Generation | 1483 | 1511 | 29 |
| 4 | Reprisal Generation | 1512 | 1540 | 29 |
| 5 | Elizabethan Generation | 1541 | 1565 | 25 |
| 6 | Parliamentary Generation | 1566 | 1587 | 22 |
| 7 | Puritan Generation | 1588 | 1617 | 30 |
| 8 | Cavalier Generation | 1618 | 1647 | 30 |
| 9 | Glorious Generation | 1648 | 1673 | 26 |
| 10 | Enlightenment Generation | 1674 | 1700 | 27 |
| 11 | Awakening Generation | 1701 | 1723 | 23 |
| 12 | Liberty Generation | 1724 | 1741 | 18 |
| 13 | Republican Generation | 1742 | 1766 | 25 |
| 14 | Compromise Generation | 1767 | 1791 | 25 |
| 15 | Transcendental Generation | 1792 | 1821 | 30 |
| 16 | Gilded Generation | 1822 | 1842 | 21 |
| 17 | Progressive Generation | 1843 | 1859 | 17 |
| 18 | Missionary Generation | 1860 | 1882 | 23 |
| 19 | Lost Generation | 1883 | 1900 | 18 |
| 20 | Greatest Generation (aka G.I. Generation) | 1901 | 1927 | 27 |
| 21 | Silent Generation | 1928 | 1945 | 18 |
| 22 | Baby Boomers (aka Baby Boom Generation) | 1946 | 1964 | 19 |
| 23 | Generation X (aka 13th Generation) | 1965 | 1980 | 16 |
| 24 | Millennials (aka Millennial Generation) | 1981 | 1996 | 16 |
| 25 | Generation Z (aka Homeland Generation) | 1997 | 2012 | 16 |
| 26 | Generation Alpha | 2013 | 2025 | 13 |
albatross slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (anicent mariner refrewnces)
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!
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
yo, author forgot to include the next generation.
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.
I really did crack up when I read that Generation Z is the smartest & most educated generation.
VERY FUNNY!
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!
Here is the truth- any American under 55 years of age is a dumbass! That explains liberals right there!
Who raised them?
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.
To all the Christians in this comment, you s**k and you ain’t making shizzle any better by saying “gOd lOvEs YoUU” when
I forgive you and will pray for you
I forgive you and will pray for you
and yet i seem to be the ONLY one who can hang out with athiest, christains satanist eta says you can NOT and will hate the other i dont resistance IS assistance!
Never judge a man until you realize the choices that man had available at that moment.
*Caveman speak*
EEky MEePY.
4896 B.C.
OogA bOogA.
Why not on list?
MaMbO sAnBo.
“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)!
uhh I’m a christian
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.
who asked?
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. 🙂
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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.
Some of these comments greatly reinforce the typical Millennial stereotype. Dear God, help us!🤦♀️
hello i’m from the 700s why is my gen not here
greatly reinforce deez nuts
Ha ha, that’s the truth!
70’s you are a boomer?????
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
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.
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
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 ⚡️🫶🏾 ⚡️
Nobody cares. All honestly
gen z gang
Gen z is the worst
As part of the silent generation I finally have to speak up. When I see the comments from the newer generations I have to just say…..God help us.
i was born in 1432
Me too!
honey try the 1200s, i aint even on this list 🙁
thank you so much
Excuse me. I’m in the millennial group.
Hold up it should go x then z then Millennials you know have them be born near the Millennium
Huh? They don’t have it wrong. Learn better.
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.
thanks for the list
Maybe your right about the whole situation of when Generations were being made then they would put Millennial at Year 2000 AD but I do not know
I believe God has got taken out of the life of the younger, the last generation has been deprived maybe from divorce of parents or separation God loves all who seeks Him, knock and the door will open, if only you knock
This was pretty helpful…