Silent Generation vs Baby Boomers¶
The Silent Generation (born 1925–1945) and the Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) compared. In 2026 they are 81–101 and 62–80 years old respectively.
| Silent Generation | Baby Boomers | |
|---|---|---|
| Born | 1925–1945 | 1946–1964 |
| Age in 2026 | 81–101 | 62–80 |
| Midpoint birth year | 1935 | 1955 |
| Notable people on record | 19 | 21 |
The two cohorts' midpoints are about 20 years apart.
A few notable people¶
Silent Generation: Malcolm X, Marilyn Monroe, Sydney Poitier, Martin Luther King, Audrey Hepburn
Baby Boomers: Donald J. Trump, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Steven Spielberg, Hillary Clinton
Last updated: 2026-06-04