Greatest Generation vs Generation Y¶
The Greatest Generation (born 1914–1924) and the Generation Y (born 1981–1996) compared. In 2026 they are 102–112 and 30–45 years old respectively.
| Greatest Generation | Generation Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1914–1924 | 1981–1996 |
| Age in 2026 | 102–112 | 30–45 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1919 | 1989 |
| Notable people on record | 7 | 22 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 70 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Greatest Generation: Augusto Pinochet, Gregory Peck, John F Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II
Generation Y: Justin Timberlake, Kim Jong Un, Trevor Noah, Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz
Last updated: 2026-09-24