🐅 Year of the Tiger
The Tiger is the third animal of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Tiger years are 1998, 2010, 2022, and the next Year of the Tiger is 2034.
Tiger personality traits
The Tiger stands for courage and power. People born in Tiger years are described as bold, magnetic and competitive, the kind of people who are not afraid to take a risk.
Strengths
- Courageous
- Passionate
- Generous
- Natural leader
Challenges
- Impulsive
- Rebellious
- Short-tempered
Legend: The Tiger fought hard against the river currents in the Great Race and finished third.
Best matches for the Tiger
Tiger years and elements
Each zodiac year starts on Chinese New Year, so people born in January or early February belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Element | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 🌳 Wood Tiger | January 26, 1914 – February 13, 1915 |
| 1926 | 🔥 Fire Tiger | February 13, 1926 – February 1, 1927 |
| 1938 | ⛰️ Earth Tiger | January 31, 1938 – February 18, 1939 |
| 1950 | ⚙️ Metal Tiger | February 17, 1950 – February 5, 1951 |
| 1962 | 💧 Water Tiger | February 5, 1962 – January 24, 1963 |
| 1974 | 🌳 Wood Tiger | January 23, 1974 – February 10, 1975 |
| 1986 | 🔥 Fire Tiger | February 9, 1986 – January 28, 1987 |
| 1998 | ⛰️ Earth Tiger | January 28, 1998 – February 15, 1999 |
| 2010 | ⚙️ Metal Tiger | February 14, 2010 – February 2, 2011 |
| 2022 | 💧 Water Tiger | February 1, 2022 – January 21, 2023 |
| 2034 | 🌳 Wood Tiger | February 19, 2034 – February 7, 2035 |
Famous people born in the Year of the Tiger
- May 5, 1818German-born philosopher (1818–1883)
- April 21, 1926Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022 (1926–2022)
- June 1, 1926American actress and model (1926–1962)
- November 22, 1890French general and statesman (1890–1970)
- August 13, 1926Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
- September 15, 1890English mystery and detective writer (1890–1976)
- August 27, 1770German philosopher and theologian (1770–1831)
- October 14, 1890President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
- March 30, 1746Spanish painter and printmaker (1746–1828)
- September 5, 1638King of France and Navarre from 1643 to 1715 (1638-1715)
- April 8, 19387th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1938-2018)
- September 17, 1950Prime Minister of India since 2014
- September 21, 1866English writer (1866–1946)
- April 28, 1758President of the United States from 1817 to 1825 (1758–1831)
- June 3, 1986Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
- May 19, 1890Vietnamese communist leader, founder of North Vietnam (1890–1969)
- November 9, 1818Russian writer (1818–1883)
- November 12, 1866Chinese politician, physician, and revolutionary (1866–1925)
- May 20, 1806British philosopher and political economist (1806–1873)
- April 29, 1974Indonesian-born French singer-songwriter and television personality
- November 11, 1974American actor and producer (born 1974)
- February 27, 1902American writer (1902–1968)
- July 1, 1986Indonesian singer and actress
- December 10, 1830American poet (1830-1886)
All Chinese zodiac animals
Frequently asked questions
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
Recent Tiger years include 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034. Each Tiger year starts on Chinese New Year, which falls between January 21 and February 20.
When is the next Year of the Tiger?
The next Year of the Tiger after 2026 is 2034, running from February 19, 2034 to February 7, 2035.
Which animals are compatible with the Tiger?
Traditionally, the Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog, Pig.