Lost Generation vs Generation Z¶
The Lost Generation (born 1883–1900) and the Generation Z (born 1997–2012) compared. In 2026 they are 126–143 and 14–29 years old respectively.
| Lost Generation | Generation Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1883–1900 | 1997–2012 |
| Age in 2026 | 126–143 | 14–29 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1892 | 2005 |
| Notable people on record | 5 | 32 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 113 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Lost Generation: Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Francisco Franco, Mao Zedong, Ruhollah Khomeini
Generation Z: Maxwell Frost, Chloë Grace Moretz, Camila Cabello, Lisa, Asa Butterfield
Last updated: 2026-09-24