Born in 1970: What Generation Am I?
What Generation Am I
What generation am I if I was born in 1970?
Answer
If you were born in , your generation is:
Generation X
Pew Research Center dates Generation X to births in 1965–1980.
Where 1970 Falls Among the Generations
1965 … 1970 … 1980
6th of the 16 years of Generation X
| Generation | Born | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Greatest Generation | before 1928 | Pew Research Center |
| Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | Pew Research Center |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | Pew Research Center |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | Pew Research Center |
| Millennials (Gen Y) | 1981–1996 | Pew Research Center |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | Pew Research Center (start); 2012 is the cut-off Pew uses |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | McCrindle Research |
| Generation Beta | 2025–2039 | McCrindle Research |
How the Generation Is Determined
1965 ≤ 1970 ≤ 1980 → Generation X
The birth year is looked up in the table of ranges: 1970 falls in 1965–1980, so the generation is Generation X. The lines are a research convention, not an official date, and sources differ by a few years.
How old someone born in 1970 is today is on how old is someone born in 1970; this page answers only which generation it is.
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What Generation Am I
This calculator names your generation from your birth year — from the Greatest Generation to Generation Beta — using the ranges of Pew Research Center and McCrindle Research, and on cusp years it names the neighbouring generation too. For example, it can help you find out what generation am I if I was born in 1970? (The answer is: Generation X). Enter a birth year (e.g. "1985") and hit the "Find out" button.
Generation by Birth Year: Neighbouring Years
FAQ
What generation am I if I was born in 1970?
If you were born in 1970, your generation is: Generation X
What generation is 1970?
1970 is the 6th of the 16 years of Generation X. Pew Research Center dates Generation X to births in 1965–1980.
What birth years does Generation X cover?
Pew Research Center dates Generation X to births in 1965–1980. Before it: Baby Boomers (1946–1964); after it: Millennials (Gen Y) (1981–1996).
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