If you’re wondering, “ What generation am I?” we’re here to break down the different generation names and years for you.
What Generation Am I? A Guide to Generations by Year - Parade
This generation is known for being digital natives, even more so than Gen Z, having been born into a world that is fully integrated with technology, social media and global connection.
We created a generation guide with input from experts as they break down America's generational timeline by name, year, and the characteristics of each group.
The word generation as a group or cohort in social science signifies the entire body of individuals born and living at about the same time, most of whom are approximately the same age and have similar ideas, problems, and attitudes (e.g., Beat Generation and Lost Generation). [5]
Which generation is currently the largest in the U.S.? Millennials hold the population crown (roughly 72 million Americans), but Gen Z is close behind and could surpass them as immigration and life‑expectancy trends shift.
It’s estimated there are approximately 2 billion members of Generation Alpha across the globe in 2025. But Gen A is no longer the youngest generation. 2025 marks the beginning of Generation Beta. Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039. By 2035, they will make up 16% of the global population and many will live to see the 22nd century.
While pigeonholing someone to a particular generation based solely on birth year isn't a perfect way to determine that person's identity, it helps policymakers establish a baseline for where that...
What generation am I? A full breakdown of the years (and names)