What generation is someone born in 1979?

People born in 1979 belong to Generation X.

How Old Am I If Born in 1979?

If born in 1979, you are 46 or 47 years old in 2026.

46–47 years old

If you were born in 1979, you are 46 or 47 years old in 2026, depending on whether your birthday has passed.

Your exact age in days, weeks, and hours depends on your full birth date. Enter month and day above for precise results.

Birth years near 1979 with age and generation
Year	Age	Generation	Chinese Zodiac
1974	51–52	Generation X	Tiger
1975	50–51	Generation X	Rabbit
1976	49–50	Generation X	Dragon
1977	48–49	Generation X	Snake
1978	47–48	Generation X	Horse
1979	46–47	Generation X	Goat
1980	45–46	Generation X	Monkey
1981	44–45	Millennial	Rooster
1982	43–44	Millennial	Dog
1983	42–43	Millennial	Pig
1984	41–42	Millennial	Rat

You are 46 or 47 years old.

Generation X.