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Generation Z. There are a few conflicting ideas about where this generation starts. Pew Statistics says 1997, Statistics Canada says 1993, and the Resolution foundation says 2000.
- Silent Generation. The Silent Generation was born from 1928 to 1945, according to the Pew Research Center. Its name, first coined in a 1951 Time magazine essay, refers to the widespread parenting of this generation as kids to be “seen and not heard.”
- Baby Boomers. Next up is the baby boom generation, born from 1946 to 1964, whose name can be attributed to the spike in births — or “baby boom” — in the U.S. and Europe following World War II.
- Gen X. Gen X, or those born from 1965 to 1980, grew up with punk rock, hip-hop and grunge. Some key historical moments that shaped Gen X include the end of the Cold War and the rise of laissez-faire economics under Ronald Reagan's presidency.
- Millennials. Gen Y, better known as millennials, were born from 1981 to 1996. The generation’s name originates from the fact that the oldest members were reaching adulthood around the turn of the millennium.
Sep 25, 2024 · Gen Z: Born 1997–2010; Millennial Generation: Born 1981–1996; Xennial Generation: Born 1977 to 1983; Gen X: Born 1965–1980; Generation Jones: Born 1955 to 1964; Baby Boomer Generation: Born 1946 to 1964; The Silent Generation: Born 1928 to 1945; The Greatest Generation: Born 1901–1927; The Lost Generation: Born 1883-1910; Who Comes Up ...
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Oct 7, 2024 · Among Gen Z, the oldest are now nearing their 30s, millennials now well past their hapless early 20s image and Gen X – the slacker generation – not far off retirement. Here’s all you need to know...
Feb 8, 2024 · You’ve also likely heard of Generation Z (formerly known as Post-Millennials), who were born between 1997 and 2012; and Generation Alpha, which includes those born after Gen Z and through...
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The Silent Generation. The Silent Generation Age Range: 1928–1945. Born to World War II– fighting parents, the Silent Generation came of age amid post-war prosperity. Also called “Traditionalists,” they’re characterized as cautious conformists.