Lost Generation vs Greatest Generation¶
The Lost Generation (born 1883–1900) and the Greatest Generation (born 1914–1924) compared. In 2026 they are 126–143 and 102–112 years old respectively.
| Lost Generation | Greatest Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1883–1900 | 1914–1924 |
| Age in 2026 | 126–143 | 102–112 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1892 | 1919 |
| Notable people on record | 5 | 7 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 27 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Lost Generation: Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Francisco Franco, Mao Zedong, Ruhollah Khomeini
Greatest Generation: Augusto Pinochet, Gregory Peck, John F Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II
Last updated: 2026-09-24