Baby Boomers vs Generation Y¶
The Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) and the Generation Y (born 1981–1996) compared. In 2026 they are 62–80 and 30–45 years old respectively.
| Baby Boomers | Generation Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1946–1964 | 1981–1996 |
| Age in 2026 | 62–80 | 30–45 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1955 | 1989 |
| Notable people on record | 21 | 19 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 34 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Baby Boomers: Donald J. Trump, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Steven Spielberg, Hillary Clinton
Generation Y: Justin Timberlake, Trevor Noah, Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Daniel Radcliffe
Last updated: 2026-06-04