What generation is someone born in 2006?¶
Someone born in 2006 belongs to the Generation Z (born 1997–2012). In 2026 they are 20 years old.
- Generation: Generation Z
- Age in 2026: 20
Major events in their lifetime¶
How old someone born in 2006 was when each defining event happened.
| Year | Event | Their age | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Psy releases "Gangnam Style" | 6 | school |
| 2016 | Donald Trump wins the US elections | 10 | school |
| 2020 | WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. Start of a wave of lockdowns. | 14 | school |
Last updated: 2026-06-04