Lost Generation vs Generation Y¶
The Lost Generation (born 1883–1900) and the Generation Y (born 1981–1996) compared. In 2026 they are 126–143 and 30–45 years old respectively.
| Lost Generation | Generation Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1883–1900 | 1981–1996 |
| Age in 2026 | 126–143 | 30–45 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1892 | 1989 |
| Notable people on record | 5 | 22 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 97 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Lost Generation: Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Francisco Franco, Mao Zedong, Ruhollah Khomeini
Generation Y: Justin Timberlake, Kim Jong Un, Trevor Noah, Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz
Last updated: 2026-09-24