Greatest Generation vs Generation Z¶
The Greatest Generation (born 1914–1924) and the Generation Z (born 1997–2012) compared. In 2026 they are 102–112 and 14–29 years old respectively.
| Greatest Generation | Generation Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1914–1924 | 1997–2012 |
| Age in 2026 | 102–112 | 14–29 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1919 | 2005 |
| Notable people on record | 7 | 32 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 86 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Greatest Generation: Augusto Pinochet, Gregory Peck, John F Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II
Generation Z: Maxwell Frost, Chloë Grace Moretz, Camila Cabello, Lisa, Asa Butterfield
Last updated: 2026-09-24