Every generation, explained
From the Lost Generation to Generation Beta — a complete, up-to-date guide to who belongs where, what shaped each cohort, and why the boundaries look the way they do.
- 1883 – 1900
Lost Generation
Coming of age during World War I, the Lost Generation felt disillusioned by pre-war values and reshaped modern art and literature.
Read profile - 1901 – 1927
Greatest Generation
Shaped by the Great Depression and World War II, the Greatest Generation is known for hard work, sacrifice, and civic duty.
Read profile - 1928 – 1945
Silent Generation
Born between two great crises, the Silent Generation grew up during hard times and became known for discipline, loyalty, and quiet ambition.
Read profile - 1946 – 1964
Baby Boomers
Born during the post-war baby boom, Boomers reshaped culture through the 60s counterculture, civil rights, and the rise of consumerism.
Read profile - 1965 – 1980
Generation X
The bridge between analog and digital, Gen X grew up with MTV, the end of the Cold War, and the birth of the personal computer.
Read profile - 1981 – 1996
Millennials
Millennials (Gen Y) came of age with the internet, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis, and redefined work, media, and technology.
Read profile - 1997 – 2012
Generation Z
The first true mobile-native generation, Gen Z grew up with smartphones, social media, and a rapidly changing global landscape.
Read profile - 2013 – 2024
Generation Alpha
The children of Millennials, Gen Alpha is growing up with AI, voice assistants, and immersive digital experiences from day one.
Read profile - 2025 – present
Generation Beta
Generation Beta is just beginning. They will grow up in a world of ambient AI, climate action, and seamlessly connected everything.
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