Generation Calculator

Free generation calculator. Find your generational cohort: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, Boomer, and more. Understand generational demographics.

Discover which generational cohort you belong to based on your birth year. From Silent Generation to Gen Alpha, understand the generational categories used in demographics and marketing.

Common use cases

  • Understanding demographic categories
  • Marketing and audience research
  • Social and cultural discussions
  • Generational workplace dynamics
  • Personal curiosity

How to use

  1. Enter your birth year
  2. View your generation name
  3. See the year range for your generation
  4. Learn about generational characteristics
  5. Compare with other generations

FAQ

What are the main generations?

Silent (1928-1945), Boomers (1946-1964), Gen X (1965-1980), Millennials (1981-1996), Gen Z (1997-2012), Gen Alpha (2013+).

Who defines generation boundaries?

Various researchers define them differently. Pew Research Center's definitions are widely used.

Are generation traits accurate?

Generational generalizations are broad trends; individuals vary greatly within any generation.